What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTIVES TEACHER position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
POSTING DATE:
10/27/2025
CLOSING DATE:
11/10/2025 11:59 PM
POSTING NUMBER:
00001949
LOCATION:
Banks Junior High
POSITION TITLE:
ELECTIVES TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To facilitate the teaching and learning process within a positive learning environment so that students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for them to become responsible, contributing adults in a democratic society.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Management
- Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Enhance the academic growth of students through the use of effective teaching practices as utilized in the instructional model.
- Guide the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Employ the instructional methods and resources that are most appropriate for meeting state objectives.
- Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
School/Organizational Improvement
- Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
- Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents regarding student achievement and the instructional program.
- Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
School/Organizational Climate
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Strive to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Personnel Management
- Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner through reasonable rules and regulations.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads and/or grade level leaders, evaluate their job performance.
Administrative and Fiscal/Facilities Management
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board Policy.
- Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Professional Growth and Development
- Accept responsibility for professional growth, through involvement in an ongoing program of reading, workshops seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institution of higher learning.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent.
School/Community Relations
- Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise teacher aides and volunteers as assigned
- Supervise students
EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out of state appropriate for position
- Must meet requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) for highly qualified teachers
- Spanish Certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Effective communication skills/collaborative working style
- Ability to exercise teaching practices
- Expertise in one or more academic areas and/or developmental age group or population
OTHER INFORMATION:
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Ability to concentrate (detailed work), Communicate effectively (verbal and written); Interpret policy, procedures, and data; Reason, Understand verbal instructions, Analyze, Differentiate, Read, Coordinate district functions, Compile, Compute, Instruct, and Maintain emotional control under stress. Physical/Environmental Demands: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), Pushing, Reaching above shoulders, Use of fingers, Walking, Standing, Kneeling, Repeated Bending, Sitting, Climbing (stairs), Balancing, Stooping, Crouching, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive hand motions, Hearing, Speech, Visual acuity, Distinguishing colors, Outside and inside, Temperature extremes, Humidity extremes, Noise, Microwaves, Slippery surfaces, Uneven surfaces, Sunlight exposure, Working with hands in water, Works around moving objects or vehicles, Works alone, Frequent prolonged or irregular hours.
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
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The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt - Reports To: Principal or Program Supervisor
SALARY:
Teacher's Salary Schedule
DAYS:
187
START DATE:
As set by the Board of Trustees
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