Teacher, Technology

JOB STATUS:
- UNTIL FILLED- POSTING DATE:
- 04/22/2024- POSTING NUMBER:
- 00006525- POSITION TITLE:
- Teacher, Technology (2024-2025)- JOB DESCRIPTION:
**Primary Purpose**: To facilitate the teaching and learning process within a positive learning environment (in-person, distance and/or virtual) so that students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for them to become responsible, contributing adults in a democratic society.- RESPONSIBILITIES:
**Major Responsibilities and Duties**

**Instructional Management**
- Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Enhance the academic growth of students through the use of effective teaching practices as utilized in the instructional model.
- Guide the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Employ the instructional methods and resources that are most appropriate for meeting state objectives.
- Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

**School/Organizational Improvement**
- Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
- Counsel with colleagues, students and/or parents regarding student achievement and the instructional program.
- Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.

**School/Organizational Climate**
- Create an in-person and/or virtual classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Strive to implement the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
- Maintain order in the in-person and/or virtual classroom in a fair and just manner through reasonable rules and regulations.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads and/or grade level leaders, evaluate their job performance.

**Administrative and Fiscal/Facilities Management**
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
- Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

**Professional Growth and Development**
- Accept responsibility for professional growth through involvement in an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institution of higher learning.

**School/Community Relations**
- Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

**Other**
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Attendance at work is an essential function.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**:

- Supervise teacher aides and volunteers as assigned
- Supervise students
- EXPERIENCE:
- QUALIFICATIONS:
**Minimum Education/Certification**:

- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Valid Texas teacher certificate or teaching certificate from out of state appropriate for position
- Must meet requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) for highly qualified teachers

**Special Knowledge/Skills**:

- Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Effective communication skills/collaborative working style
- Ability to exercise effective teaching practices appropriate for assigned modality
- Ability to support students with computer setup, navigation, and technology issues if assigned to distance or virtual instruction
- Expertise in one or more academic areas and/or developmental age group or population
- OTHER INFORMATION:
- Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), pushing, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, sitting, climbing (stairs), balancing, stooping, crouching, pulling, pushing, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, outs