PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth by creating a secure world class learning environment; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree, required
Texas Teaching Certificate: Deaf, Hard of Hearing, with required endorsements for subject/level assigned or other permits as approved by state, required
Texas Assessment of Signed Communication (TASC), required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Communicate effectively (verbal, written, and sign language); utilize effective interpersonal skills; demonstrate knowledge of subjects assigned; exhibit general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; basic computer skills preferred
Experience:
At least one (1) year of student teaching or approved internship, required
Days: 187
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Keep informed about current legislation, educational developments, literature and research in the field of education/assigned subject by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; maintain professional growth in the core knowledge area of competency.
- Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students assigned and provide written evidence of implementation.
- Follow and implement special education procedures, using the appropriate documentation.
- Present the knowledge and skills of the subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations.
- Plan, prepare and execute lessons, instructional strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students.
- Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives and methods to address the needs of special populations.
- Plan, supervise and evaluate purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s), Interpreters, and/or volunteer(s).
- Utilize technology in planning, organizing and implementing the teacher/learning process and other classroom managerial functions.
- Assist students in analyzing and understanding the learning process so that they may become life-long learners.
- Monitor and assess student achievement through informal and formal testing procedures.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and cooperate with the sponsorship for activities approved by the School.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible and be a positive role model for students.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social and emotional development of students and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom adhering to the District Discipline Management Plan in accordance with Board policies, administrative regulations and Individual Education Plans.
- Assist in the selection of textbooks, supplies, equipment, instructional materials and technology resources.
- Establish open lines of communication and maintain a professional relationship with students, parents, colleagues and community members.
- Demonstrate interest and initiative in personal and professional improvement and participate in the campus and District staff development program.
- Keep informed of and complies with federal, state, District and campus regulations and policies for classroom teachers; compile, maintain and file ail reports, records and other documents as required.
- Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
- Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, computer software, copier, multimedia equipment and other classroom or office machines.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to instruct
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Assist in restraining students in crisis situations; frequent prolonged, irregular hours and occasional evening meetings; occasional lifting or moving up to 45 pounds and over; monitor students for a prolonged period of time; monitor multi-tasks/projects; meet deadlines, develop effective relationship with students, and parents. |