Normangee ISD.

• Secondary Teacher

  Job Title: Secondary Science Teacher - Current Physics Opening 
  Reports to: Principal of Assigned Campus

  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 related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
  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:
  Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

  Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  Instructional Strategies

  1. 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 student differences.
  2. 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.
  3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. 
  4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curriculum as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
  6. 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 the mission of the school district.

  Classroom Management and Organization

  1. Create a 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 selecting 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.

  Other

  1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

  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 textbooks 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

• Substitute Teacher - All Grades

  Substitute Teacher Performance Responsibilities
  
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  Reports To
  School Principal
  
  Job Goal
  In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
  
  

  • Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials.  Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.
  • Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
  • Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
  • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
  • Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
  • Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.  Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.
  • Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
  • Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school and Normangee ISD School policies.
  • Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
  • May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
  • Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
  • Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
  • Knows school procedures and regulations. 
  • Performs other related duties as directed by principal

  
  NOTE: Complaints made by a school principal about a substitute teacher may result in the removal of the substitute from the Substitute List.