Summer STEAM Academy Teacher (Internal Applicants Only)

Job Title:  STEAM Academy Teacher

Dept.:  Academics 

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Work with administrators, other classroom teachers, campus support staff, and central office instructional support staff to plan and implement instruction.  Enable students to develop competencies and skills.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with Technology Applications (EC-12) endorsements.

Valid Teaching Certificate from a state in the U.S. with credential review from SBEC

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of subjects assigned

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Excellent presentation skills, interpersonal skills, organization skills, and time management skills

Ability to work independently and efficiently to complete time sensitive matters

Dynamic team skills required in order to work collaboratively and productively with employees, students, parents

Experience:

Certified to teach 1st - 8th grade students (preferred).

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

General

Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.

Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.

Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision-making.

Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.

Uses time productively on the job.

Follows district policies, rules and regulations.

Accepts supervisory direction.

Strives to improve job skills.

Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

Instructional Strategies

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.  Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.  Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.  Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.  Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Student Growth and Development

Help students analyze and improve information, critical thinking, problem solving, the scientific method, and algorithms.

Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through informal testing.

Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

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.

Professional Growth and Development

Participate in staff development activities for necessary skills and strategies to improve job-related skills.

Other

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written), interpret policies and procedures, reason, read, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, coordinate, compile, and instruct. Frequent standing, stooping, and bending.  Ability to lift and/or carry moderate weight (15-44 pounds), sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, reach, repetitive hand motions, hear, speak and move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, or other classroom equipment.

Salary : $40