What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher Generalist (2025-2026) position at Bellville Independent School District?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Elementary Teacher (Generalist)
REPORTS TO: Campus Principal WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
LOCATION: O’Bryant Primary School
The role of an Elementary Teacher in Bellville ISD is to foster the interest, creativity, and capability of our
students in order to fully develop each student’s successful pursuit of academic and career aspirations.
Teachers in BISD are charged with leading efforts to ensure our students have opportunities to explore and
gain expertise in areas aligned with their strengths and interests so that each individual becomes what one
has the potential to be. This includes engaging students’ hearts and minds, giving accountable ownership
of purposeful work, and providing timely and meaningful feedback. Additionally, in BISD, all stakeholders are
considered learners and are expected to continue to learn, grow, and strive to positively contribute to the
world around them.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- Knowledge of subjects assigned
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show
written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations in response to
individual student needs. .
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology
according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to
- Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Student Growth and Development
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the
- Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
Management and Organization
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Communication
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues,
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).
- Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; safe use and
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom
- Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED:
187 Days
COMPENSATION SCALE:
BISD Teacher Hiring Range ($51,000-$66,000)
DATE TO ASSUME DUTIES:
August 01, 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE:
Apply by completing the application at www.bellvilleisd.org and by sending a resume and letter of
interest to Tiffany Nipp, OBP Campus Principal, at tnipp@bellvillebrahmas.org
Salary : $51,000 - $66,000