Normangee ISD.

• Paraprofessional – Special Education

  QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. High School Diploma or equivalent
  2. Aptitude for the work to be performed
  3. Interest in children and education
  4. Desire to assist students with special needs in a learning environment
  5. Emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved
  6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board find appropriate and acceptable
  
  REPORTS TO / EVALUATED BY: Principal, Special Education / General Education Teacher(s)
  
  JOB GOAL: To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students.
  
  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
  2. Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
  3. Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff.
  4. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff.
  5. Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
  6. Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
  7. Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips.
  8. Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines.
  9. When requested, serves as a resource person to the General Education Intervention Team and/or IEP / Title 1 / ESL Team(s). 
  
  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  

  • Approximately nine month working period

  • 60-day probation

  • Salary per salary schedule

  • Position constitutes an employee at will of the Board, with a contract length and salary to be established annually by the Board 

  • Fulfills the requirements of the Texas Paraprofessional Standards 

  EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel. 
  

• Secondary Teacher/Coach

  Teaching Field: Secondary Math or Special Education
  
  Coaching Field: Football, other sports TBD
  
  Salary: (Yearly) 2025-2026 Board Approved Salary Schedule (depending on years of experience)
  
   Education/Certification: 
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for the subject and level assigned
  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: 
  At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship
  Previous coaching experience preferred

• Secondary Teacher (Applicant Pool)

  Job Title: Secondary Teacher (Applicant Pool)
  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 equipmentPosture: 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
  
  

• Elementary Teacher (Applicant Pool)

  Job Title: Elementary Teacher (Applicant Pool)
  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