Job Description

Primary Purpose:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the assigned core academic subject
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 an accredited university required
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for
certification waivers for certain positions under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
[Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) certificate]

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the academic subject(s) assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
● 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 individual students and their learning styles
● 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 the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and
administrative regulation

Level

Professional

Teaching Certifications

Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Technology Applications, Vocational Education

Classification

5A

THSCA Region (TX high schools only)

V