Apply for this position at: https://www.georgetownisd.org/Page/522
Reports to: Principal
Status: Exempt
Dept./Campus: Assigned Campus
Paygrade: Teacher Salary Scale
Term: 187 Days
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the subject area assigned 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.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
o Instructional Strategies
o Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences. o Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, material, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students’ assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by
Texas Education Agency (TEA), board policies, and administrative regulations. o Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. o Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guideline established in Individual Education
Plans (IEP). o Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
o Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
o Student Growth and Development o Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing, including standardized or other required testing. o Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
o Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
o Classroom Management and Organization o Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
o Manage and supervise student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook to ensure a safe learning environment.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
o Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. o Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
o Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
o Communication
o Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
o Professional Growth and Development
o Participate in staff development activities to improve job‐related skills.
o Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
o Attend and participate in faculty meetings, and serve on staff committees as required.
o Other
o Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
o Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
o Direct the work of assigned instructional Aide(s) if applicable.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education/Certification/Experience:
o Bachelor’s degree from accredited university. Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned; related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI). Demonstrated competency in the subject area assigned. Elementary level must be Texas ESL certified. Secondary level Language Arts must be
Texas ESL certified. One year of student teaching. Experience teaching, approved internship, or related work experience. (Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
o Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
o Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
o Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
o Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:
o Equipment; personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment; (P.E. teachers; automated external defibrillator (AED) o Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
o Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
o Frequent walking
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
All GISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
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o Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment o Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
o Work prolonged or irregular hours
o Work with frequent interruptions; Maintain emotional control under stress
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
All GISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,500.00 - $61,850.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Healthcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Preferred)
- CRT (Preferred)
- Texas Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person