PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide students with appropriate learning acitvities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Meet the "Highly Qualified" requirement under NCLB standards

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Specific knowledge of subjects assigned
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of field experience (studentteaching) or approved internship

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special needs students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Other duties assigned

Stipend: $1,300

Days worked: 197