Kindergarten Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)

Primary Purpose:
Provide scholars with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable scholars 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 for subject and level assigned
ESL certification required within 60 days of hire
Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of assigned subjects
• Ability to instruct scholars and manage their behavior
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience
At least one year of student teaching or approved internship
Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in scholars learning styles.

• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of scholars.

• Conduct assessment of scholar learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

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

• Work with other members who receive special education services to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

• Help scholars analyze and improve study methods and habits.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of scholars achievement through formal and informal testing.

• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

• Be a positive role model for scholars; support the mission of school district.

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

• Manage scholars behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect scholars, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, scholars, principals, and teachers.

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, scholars, parents, and community members.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

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

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

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

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Maintain dependable performance and reliable and dependable attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Equipment used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Working Conditions
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands:
Lifting (15-44 pounds)
Carrying (15-44 pounds)
Sitting
Standing
Bending/Stooping
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Repetitive hand motions
Keyboarding/mouse
Speaking clearly
Hearing
Environmental Factors:
Work inside/outside
Exposure to noise
Work prolonged or irregular hours