Head Start Teacher

Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Compensation Plan: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Duty Days: 190 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Provides 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. Enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university
• Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned

Experience

• At least one (1) year of clinical teaching preferred; one year of teaching experience may substitute for clinical experience
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conducts assessments of student learning styles and uses results to plan instructional activities.
• Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Works with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plans and assigns work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversees completion.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsors outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Ensures all documentation for student education is completed as per Head Start standards.
• Conducts home visits as per Head Start Guidelines/Standards.
• Is a positive role model for students; supports mission of school district.
• Creates classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manages student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Participates in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Follows Head Start Health Standards

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

APPOINTMENT:

The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.