5th/6th Math

**Position Title**:Classroom Teacher

**Wage/HourStatus**:Exempt/At will

**Reports to**:Director**/**Principal

**School**:Campus Assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Education: Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university

**CERTIFICATION**

Hold or eligible for a current valid Texas Teaching Certificate appropriate to assignment or Certification in another state appropriate to assignment; ESL cerification, as needed

**SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Ability to instruct children assigned
- Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to plan and deliver lessons and assesses student performance

**PHYSICAL ABILITIES**
- Ability to stand for at least thirty minutes outside within 15 feet of students
- Ability to assist students tying shoes and button or unbutton coats

**PURPOSE**

Classroom Teachers provide instructional services to students including assessing student skills and abilities, developing lesson plans, providing instruction, assessing student competencies and re-teaching as needed. Provide a safe learning environment for all students.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Assessment
- May screen students with state mandated reading assessments
- Assist in administration of State assessment, national assessments as requested
- May provide instructional assessment of student performance in core academic areas
- Provide instructional assessment of student performance in assigned areas
- Evaluate student performance for appropriate level of assignment

Planning
- Provide daily lesson plans for all instructional days each school year
- Provide lesson plans for substitute teachers in your classroom
- Cooperate with grade level and school wide planning committees

Instructional delivery
- Deliver daily instruction to students assigned
- Provide lesson plans and activities that actively engage student in learning
- Perfom all duties pertaining to area of expertise as required
- Screen all electronic, paper products, books, films or other media for appropriateness for use with students

Student discipline
- Maintain classroom discipline conducive to a learning environment
- Provide redirection and disciplinary alternatives to correct student behavior
- Participate in school sponsored Capturing Kids’ Hearts training
- Provide a discipline management program consistent with Capturing Kids’ Hearts

Conferencing
- Conference as needed with parents and school administrators about appropriate topics
- Collaborate with staff and teachers in planning school operations
- Participate in staff development activities as assigned
- Prepare written and electronic communication that is consistent, with professional and easy to understand directions or directives for each audience

Management
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance
- Maintain accurate records of student performance
- Order supplies and materials in a timely fashion for the teaching level assigned
- Compile all records as requested
- Supervise students on field trips and events at the school and off site

**WORKING ENVIRONMENT**
- Maintain emotional control under the stress of instructional operations
- Travel as needed to secure supplies and materials
- Be flexible in assisting others as requested
- Participate in overnight training, field trips with students, and professional conferences

This is a professional position that uses professional judgment and may serve more than forty hours per week. Retirement is through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas and **not **Social Security. TRS requires five years of participation before any retirement funds are vested. Texas Workers Compensation covers workers in this position.

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

- 5th grade
- 6th grade

Physical setting:

- Charter school

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Bryan, TX 77803 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Bryan, TX 77803: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person