Teacher, Speech/Professional Communication Middle School

1 month ago


Houston, United States Sheldon Independent School District Full time
Primary Purpose

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth potential. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communication, public speaking, and instructional strategies to help students develop their speaking, listening, and interpersonal communication skills. This role involves creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that fosters students' confidence and proficiency in various forms of communication.

Education/Certification:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for the subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum for middle school students in professional communications and speech.
  • Teach students effective communication skills, including public speaking, debate, persuasive writing, and interpersonal communication.
  • Create lesson plans that engage students in active learning and address different learning styles.
  • Evaluate student performance through assessments, presentations, and projects.
  • Provide constructive feedback and support to help students improve their communication skills.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.


Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the district's curriculum program requirements and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences, committed to the premise that all children can learn

2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of student's assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations

3. Assess student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities

4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)

5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements

6. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion

Classroom Management and Organization

10. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students

11. Manage student behavior by Student Code of Conduct and student handbook

12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

13. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials, identifying and using community resources consistent with the objectives of the class

14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

Communication

15. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members

16. Demonstrate consistent loyalty to district, school, colleagues, and profession, being highly positive and supportive in staff relationships Professional Growth and Development

17. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills

18. Attend and participate in faculty and professional learning community (PLC) meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

19. Actively pursue a long-range program of professional growth; continually seeking self-improvement Other

20. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers

21. Assume other duties as assigned by the principal and the Superintendent of Schools

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