Middle School Generalist 2025-2026

• Position Type:
    Middle School Teaching/Generalist
  
  
• Date Posted:
    3/25/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Goliad Middle School
  
    Primary Purpose: 

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/Certification:

 

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

 

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned

 

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

   

Special Knowledge/Skills:

 

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

 

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

 

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

 

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

   

Experience:

 

One year student teaching or approved internship

    Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Instructional Strategies

 

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

 

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

 

1. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

 

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

 

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

 

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

    Student Growth and Development 

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

  Classroom Management and Organization 

1. Create 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.
5. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

  Communication 

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

  Professional Growth and Development 

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
3. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

 

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

    Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

 

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

 

Motion: Frequent walking

 

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment

 

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

 

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

   

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

   

GISD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

 

 The District Title IX Coordinator is Holly Lyon, Superintendent, 161 N. Welch St., Goliad, TX 77963;

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