Teacher

Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: Teacher

Job Type: Full Time Work Hours / Days: Normal School hours / 189 days

JOB GOAL

Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students

to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.

o Models and instills a love of learning

o Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and

student needs

o Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.

o Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic

backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.

o Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

o Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

o Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.

o Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures

o Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school

o Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of

community in the classroom.

o Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies

o Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.

o Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.

o Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.

o Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

o Prepares required reports on students and activities

o Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities

o Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.

o Takes daily attendance

o Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and

student needs

o Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.

o Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

o Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

o Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external

to the district.

o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.

o Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,

calculator, copy machine and telephone.

o Ability to analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.

o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.

o Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.

o Moderate travel is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Social Studies

Physical setting:

• Charter school
• Public school
• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Laredo, TX 78041: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person