What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-27 Gen Ed/Special Ed Teacher position at Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy?
Teacher
Since 2003 Trinity Charter Schools has been dedicated to Educating and Empowering Students to Transform and Reclaim Their Lives. We continuously seek to provide a welcoming, nurturing, and academically rich environment where students can build upon academic success. Our students thrive on the structured learning opportunities we provide to them. Our purpose is to empower lifelong learning to help them successfully transition into the world. Our students play an active role in planning and guiding their own academic careers through student-led credit acceleration and recovery, guided graduation planning, and career exploration. These efforts result in student-led conferences that showcase academic growth and success. We believe all students are capable of great things, and we are here to support them.
Trinity Charter Schools, pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Texas Education Code, will fingerprint, and conduct a criminal background check, on applicants. Employment is contingent up successful completion of the criminal background check.
The Teacher is responsible for providing students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will assist them in fulfilling their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Essential Functions and Skills:
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
General knowledge of curriculum and
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
Understanding of positive behavioral management techniques
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal
Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students, school staff, residential staff and visitors, regardless of gender, age, disability or
Ability to maintain a current Texas driver's license, with an excellent driving record
Responsibilities and Duties:
Prepare daily lesson plans, including integration of technology, and submit to Principal
Ensure lesson plans show adaptations for differences in student learning styles.
Teach instructional subjects according to the standards of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Use formal and informal assessments, as well as student portfolios, to assess and document student progress.
Maintain records of student attendance and
Maintain appropriate supervision of students and classroom
Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly
Display current student work in classroom, without last names.
Prepare and submit report cards and IEP progress reports in a timely
Provide needed information and assist with the development of FBAs and
Help students assess and enhance their study methods and
Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties, as assigned by the
Serve as a role model for students and classroom staff regarding language, dress, and
Maintain current knowledge of, and abide by, all state regulations and TCS policies for
Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect equipment, materials, and
Provide input on book, equipment, and materials
Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and community
Enrich job skills through professional development
Actively participate in faculty and/or staff meetings and assist in school committees as
Other Duties as assigned.
Physical Requirement:
Maintain emotional control under
Work with frequent interruptions
Occasional district wide travel
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours
Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 25 pounds with assistance), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Master preferred).
Texas Special Education Certification. Preferred Math or Science
A minimum of one (1) year experience as a classroom teacher, working with ED and/or LD students, preferred.
Preferred Special Education Certification.
Additional Job Description Information (not posted)
The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
All TCS Employees are at will.'
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person