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New Frontiers Public Schools, Inc. Job posting 53612
138 Fair Avenue, SAN ANTONIO, Texas, 78223 Job posted as of Oct 05, 2020 until Until Filled
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Job Title
6th Grade ELAR Teacher
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District Name
New Frontiers Public Schools, Inc.
Posted on
Oct 05, 2020
Expiry Date
Until Filled
Job Description

Primary Role and Purpose

Provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Help students develop the skills necessary to be a productive member of society.

 

Qualifications

Texas Certified Teacher and/or Highly Effective.

 

     Education 

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school required

·         Texas Teacher Certification

     Skills 

·         Understanding of subjects assigned

·         Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

·         Capable of instructing students and managing their behavior

·         Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

     Experience

·         Minimum of 3 years of certified teaching experience preferred

·         Bilingual/ESL preferred

           

Responsibilities and Duties

 

Instructional Strategies

·         Design, write and use lesson plans that conform to the Charter’s curriculum. Ensure written plans are available for review

·         Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles

·         Teach instructional subjects according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Charter policies and administrative regulations

·         Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs

·         Design instructional activities by using data from student learning style assessments

·         Collaborate with special education teachers on student Individual Education Plans to ensure all modifications are met

·         Collaborate with staff to determine Charter requirement for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods

·         Produce and oversee teacher aide and volunteer assignments

·         Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process

 

Growth and Development

·         Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits

·         Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success

·         Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the school principal

·         Serve as an example for students, support mission of Charter

 


Classroom Management and Organization

·         Prepare classroom to enhance learning and to aid in the physical, social and emotional development of students

·         Control student behavior in agreement with the student handbook

·         Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

·         Provide input on book, equipment, and material selection

Communication

·         Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences

·         Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members

·         Present information accurately through clear communication skills

Professional

·         Enrich job skills through professional development activities

Other

·         Keep up-to-date on and abide by state and charter regulations and policies for classroom teachers

·         Gather, manage, and file all reports, records and other documents required

·         Be active in faculty meeting and assist in staff committees as necessary

·         Other duties may be assigned

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

·         Oversee assigned teacher aide if applicable

 

Additional Job-Related Duties

·         Maintain control in stressful situations

·         Must be punctual and maintain an excellent attendance record

·         Extended hours may be required

·         Some lifting may be required

·         Member of at least one campus/district level committee

·         Attend Parent and Teacher Organization (PTO) and Board meetings as a grade-level representative – as directed

 

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed. Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.

 
Additional Information
ELAR Certification
ESL Certification
Master's Degree in Reading, preferred but not required
3 years + experience, preferred
 
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