PRIMARY PURPOSE:Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Participate in professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to increase professional growth and improve student/teacher learning. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:Bachelor’s degree from accredited universityValid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject/grade level assignedPrefer master's degree with 18 or more hours of graduate level government courses for teaching dual credit Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of subjects assignedGeneral knowledge of curriculum and instructionAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience:At least one year of student teaching or approved internship TEACHER PAY SCALE: Payscale http://www.txkisd.net/foremployment/pdf/Teacher Nurse Librarian Payscale.pdf?99828943 Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Schedule: 187-days