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. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:Bachelor’s degree from accredited universityValid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject/grade level assignedCPR, first aid and AED certification may be required (ex. PE, Marching Band) 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