ELEMENTARY TEACHER POOL (2025-2026)

Job Description

Primary Purpose

The Elementary teacher is responsible for implementing the district's instructional program and educational philosophy in the subject area or grade level designated in accordance with the district's goals, vision, policies and procedures. All employees are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement. 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; responsible for carrying out a variety of student monitoring; and modifies instructional activities as required. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Provide students with appropriate in-person and distance or virtual instruction in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. All employees of SMSD are expected to act with integrity, support, and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through distance or virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required. Prepare lessons in instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual student needs.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students 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 students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Coordinates and plans with team members, when deemed appropriate.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Administers the classroom to create an environment conducive to learning.
• Integrates technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Provide flexibility for individual and group activities.
  
  

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 campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the goals of the campus and school district.
  
  

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create and maintain a physical and virtual classroom (hybrid) environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Create a classroom environment that integrates and celebrates each student' cultural values, ethnic background, and home language.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Maintain accurate attendance records as required by campus, district, and state regulations.
• Supervise behavior and safety of students in classes, between classes and during school-related activities on and off campus.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains a positive, accepting attitude in working with students.
• Practices positive discipline techniques that help students gain self-control
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  
  

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• When delivering instruction remotely, be available by phone, email, or video conferencing between regular school hours, to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• When delivering instruction remotely, communicate with students or parents for a minimum of one time(s) per week via email, website, phone, or video conference.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Work with counselors, administrators, parents, and other staff members to place students in the most effective educational setting
• Instruct students in school safety and emergency drill procedures
• Be available by phone, email or video conferencing between regular school hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Provide ongoing feedback of student achievement through formal and informal methods.
  
  

Professional Growth and Development

• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive and professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons and always exhibit excellent customer
  
  

service.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by Campus Administrator.
  
  

Other

• Regular attendance is required.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned instructional teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions

Tools/Equipment Used

Personal computer, phone system, video/instructional equipment, and peripherals

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Work with frequent interruptions

Work with frequent deadlines

Physical Demands

High physical stamina necessary

Repetitive hand motions

Prolonged use of computer

Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds

Frequent sitting

Moderate standing, walking, reaching, and bending

Steady phone interactions

Environmental Factors

Frequent district-wide and statewide travel

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Some night activities

May work inside from home or location other than school building

Frequent working alone

Experience

Experience

At least one-year student teaching or approved internship

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education Required

Bachelor's degree from accredited university (Required)

Education/Certification

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject

and level assigned as required by the State Board of Education Certification

Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned

Valid Texas ESL Certification-ESL Certification English/ESL Program (Required)

Master's degree in early childhood education (PK & Kinder - Preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of subject(s) assigned

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships

Ability to collect and analyze data for instruction and program evaluation purposes

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing

Good knowledge of early student growth and development

Ability to deliver instruction in accordance with staff assignment

Displays effective teaching practices

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