2025-2026 School Year PK3-8th Grade Classroom Teachers (Pool)

Job Title: Classroom Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal Date Revised: October 2022

Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Grade Level

Summary:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic 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.

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelors degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• Demonstrated competency in the core subject area assigned
• Student teaching approved internship or related work experience
• Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certificate

Other Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
2. Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
3. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
4. Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to effectively present information and responds to questions from administrators peers students parents and the general public.
6. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
7. Ability to provide virtual/distance learning to students via Google Classroom and other multimedia options in response to pandemics natural disasters catastrophic events etc.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required by deadlines set by the campus and/or district.
2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
5. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
6. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
7. Work with other members of staff including interventionists to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.
8. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
9. Use technology to strengthen the teaching-learning process.

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
4. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
5. Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
4. Assist in selection of books equipment and other instructional materials.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents students colleagues and community members.
2. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. If considered and designated as a new teacher by HR or Administration teacher will be required to attend New Teacher Academy comprising of approximately 5 days either at the beginning of the academic year or during designated Saturdays throughout the academic year.
3. Attend and participate in school related activities to include but not limited to faculty meetings conferences Open House Report Card Night Meet the Teacher Title I meetings Professional Development approved community events etc. Some activities may transpire after instructional hours.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Keep informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
3. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
4. Will serve on staff committees as required.
5. Provide weekly performance reports required logs and other required documentation by set deadlines.
6. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
7. Performs other duties as assigned by the campus administration.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Equipment Used:

Computer telephone printer copier fax machine calculator standard instructional equipment peripherals P.E. teachers; automated external defibrillator (AED).

Working Conditions:

Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required. While performing the duties of this job the employee is subject to prolonged standing sitting frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting and frequent walking. Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment. Employee may work inside/outside and may be subject to extreme weather. Regular exposure to noise. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; may work prolonged or irregular hours. Employee may be subject to biological hazards.

In accordance with TEA regulations STET/HMPS will provide virtual/distance learning when it is necessary. This platform will be conducted either from a classroom or a location other than the school building as approved by the Superintendent. Employee will be subject to virtual/distance learning policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook.

STET/HMPS considers applications for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital status veteran or military status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1