Job Title: Teacher

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted

Reports To: Principal

Pay Grade/Days: Teacher / 187

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: June 2008

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.  Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of subjects assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1.         Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

2.         Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.

3.         Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

4.         Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

5.         Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

6.         Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

7.         Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

8.         Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

9.         Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

10.       Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

11.       Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

12.       Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.  Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

13.       Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

14.       Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

15.       Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

16.       Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

17.       Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

18.       Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

19.       Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

20.       Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

21.       Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

22.       Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

23.       Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

24.       Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

25.       Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.  Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics, at 254-745-2250.  For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Section 504 Coordinator at 254-755-9473 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.