8th Grade ELAR Teacher

Primary Role and Purpose
Provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Teach students to be productive responsible citizens. 

Instructional Strategies
Design, write and use lesson plans that conform to the Charter’s curriculum. Ensure written plans are available for review
Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles
Teach instructional subjects according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Charter polices and administrative regulations
Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs
Design instructional activities by using data from student learning style assessments
Collaborate with special education teachers on student Individual Education Plans to ensure all modifications are met
Collaborate with staff to determine charter requirement for the instructional goals, objective and methods
Produce and oversee teacher aide and volunteer assignments
Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process 

Growth and Development
Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits
Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success
Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the school principal
Serve as an example for students, support mission of Charter 
Classroom Management and Organization
Prepare classroom to enhance learning and to aid in physical, social and emotional development of students
Control student behavior in agreement with the student handbook
Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Provide input on book, equipment and material selection 

Communication
Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences
Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members
Present information accurately through clear communication skills 
Professional
Enrich job skills through professional development activities 

Other
Keep up-to-date on and abide by state and charter regulations and policies for classroom teachers
Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required
Be active in faculty meeting and assist in staff committees as necessary
Other duties may be assigned 
Supervisory Responsibilities
Oversee assigned teacher aide if applicable 
Additional Job Related Duties
Maintain control in stressful situations
Extended hours may be required
Some lifting may be required
Member of at least one campus/district level committee
Attend Parent and Teacher Organization (PTO) and Board meetings as a grade level represented – as directed 

Qualifications
Texas Certified Teacher and Highly Qualified under NCLB standards 
Generalist 4-8 or 4-8 ELAR 
 ESL certification in addition to Generalist 4-8 or 4-8 ELAR preferred

Education 
Bachelor degree from an accredited school required
Valid Texas Teacher Certification EC-6th
Demonstrate competency in core subject area assigned 

Skills 
Understanding of subjects assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Demonstrate the ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills 
Experience
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred