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   Normangee ISD.

  • Daycare Center Director

    Primary Purpose:
    Direct and manage the operations of the district childcare center. Plan and implement operations and program following the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and district guidelines.

    Qualifications:
    Education/Certification:
     Child Development Associate credential or Certified Child Care Professional credential with six college credit hours in management 
    Valid Child Care Center Director’s Certificate issued by the Texas Department of Family Protective Services 

    Special Knowledge/Skills: 
    Thorough understanding of childcare center operations
     Effective organizational, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills 
    Ability to coordinate center functions 
    Ability to implement policy and procedures 
    Demonstrated knowledge of state childcare guidelines and licensing requirements 
    Ability to manage budget and personnel 

      Experience: 
    Two years experience in a licensed childcare center

    Major Responsibilities and Duties:
    Child Care Operations
    1. Maintain high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
    2. Facilitate the planning and coordination of the children's educational programs and activities.
    3. Assure consistent compliance with all Texas DFPS Minimum Standards, including maintenance of annual fire, health, and other inspections.
    4. Coordinate the annual licensing of the childcare center with Texas DFPS.
    5. Maintain consistent, open, and effective communication with parents while providing education training and support as needed.
    6. Provide reliable, accurate, and timely information about the childcare center to interested parties.
    7. Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.

    Policy, Reports, and Law

    8. Implement federal and state law, Department of Family Protective Services rule, and board policy
    9. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
    10. Maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization, and general health.
    11. Prepare reports to Child Protection Services (CPS) and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of enrollees.
    12. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process payroll is delivered in a timely manner.

    Budget and Inventory

    13. Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
    14. Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.
    15. Execute an effective marketing plan (both internal and external) to maintain desired enrollment.

    Professional Growth and Development
    16. Oversee the training and professional development of all childcare staff.

    School or Community Relations

    17. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
    18.  Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission.
    19. Interact with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and fairness.

    Personnel Management

    20. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
    21. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for childcare center positions.
    22. Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations.

    Safety

    23. Ensure measures are in place and operating to protect students, staff, supplies, and equipment.
    24. Maintain safety standards conforming with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
  • Child Care Worker

    Primary Purpose:
    Assist in implementing childcare programs and assuring that each child is well cared for and safe. Provide routine care for infants and children in an instructional setting.
     

    Qualifications:
    Education/Certification:
     High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

    Special Knowledge/Skills: 
    Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parents
    Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner
    Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
    Effective organizational and communication skills
    Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience

      Experience: 
    Some experience in an infant/childcare setting

    Major Responsibilities and Duties:
    Instructional Support
    1. Assist in planning, preparing materials, and implementing daily learning activities for children.
    2. Conduct age-appropriate activities for children in care including but not limited to reading to children and teaching simple painting, drawing, crafts, and songs.
    3. Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
    4. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom including organizing and storing toys, materials, and personal items belonging to children.
    5. Clean and sanitize furniture, equipment, toys, and linens.
    6. Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas. Prepare snacks, ensuring safe handling of food for children.
    7. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

    Student Management

    8. Supervise and ensure safety and security of children in the classroom, on outings, and to and from outside play areas.
    9. Assist children with all physical functions such as feeding, diapering, toileting, walking, and standing.
    10. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
    11. Observe and document developmental progress of children.
    Safety
    12. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
    13. Follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
    14. Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.
    Other
    15. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
    16. Participate in staff development activities to improve job performance and meet state childcare licensing standards.
    17. Interact with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and fairness.

    This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • Substitute Teacher - All Grades

    Substitute Teacher Performance Responsibilities

    Please Review Before Submitting a Substitute Teaching Application

    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.