Instructor - High School (All positions)

Primary Purpose: 

Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. 

This position is effective for one school year. 

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification: 

Bachelor’s degree 

Updated acceptance letter from an accredited Alternative Certification Program. Approved for the appropriate TEXES certification that correlates to teaching assignment.  

Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education and PK4 positions will not be considered for an Instructor position.  

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Works toward certification (Statement of Eligibility) and provides documentation as required by the district or building principal. 

Collaborates with campus principal to develop a timeline for obtaining a statement of eligibility.  Develops and implements plans for curriculum program which provides effective teaching strategies. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. 

Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustees policies, and administrative regulations. 

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.

Discusses student’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents/guardians regularly and in accordance with campus guidelines and procedures.  

Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district's philosophy, goals, and curriculum objectives as outlined in the adopted course of study. 

Participates in professional learning opportunities for campus faculty and staff. 

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, textbooks, and facilities. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational aide(s) and/or volunteer(s). Maintains regular, on-time attendance. 

Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum. 

Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits. Provides progress and interim reports as required. 

Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities, as assigned, and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school. 

Presents a positive role model that supports the mission of the school and district. 

Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children. 

Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable classroom behavior rules and appropriate discipline techniques consistently applied. 

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. 

Communicates, orally and written, and interacts with students, parents, staff, and the community in a positive manner. 

Maintains a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Participates in the district's professional development program.

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Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning. 

Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. 

Keeps informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. 

Compiles, maintains, and files all required reports, records, and other documents. Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required. 

Demonstrates and utilizes technology and audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class. Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results. 

Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations. 

Teaches rules of conduct and social skills. 

Counsels students with adjustment and academic problems and refers students to appropriate personnel, as needed. 

Maintains attendance and grade records as required by district grading policy. 

Maintains accurate attendance records and identifies chronic attendance problems that affect student learning. 

Contacts parents when absences impact student achievement. 

Coordinates class field trips and campus events. 

Maintains order and discipline in classroom. 

Maintains order on playground or other designated areas. 

Maintains professional dress and grooming as outlined by campus/district guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude toward school and district when out in public. 

Notifies supervisor of absence in advance, if possible, calls for substitute in a timely manner, and has appropriate lesson plans available when absent. 

Performs other duties as assigned. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER ONLY:

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Plans physical education program to promote development of student's physical attributes and social skills. 

Teaches individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students. 

Organizes, leads, instructs, and referees indoor and outdoor games such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball. 

Instructs individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, gymnastics, or corrective exercises, determining type and level of difficulty of exercises, corrections needed, and prescribed movements. 

Teaches and demonstrates use of weights and weight training. 

Confers with students, parents, and school counselor to resolve student problems. 

Selects, stores, orders, issues, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education program. 

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

May supervise one or more educational aide(s) and/or volunteer(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: training employees/volunteers; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture/Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting; regular kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Motion: Repetitive hand motion; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching; may climb ladders. 

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (up to 44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over). 

Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Occasional district-wide travel to multiple campuses, as assigned. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional out of district travel, as assigned.  

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; emotional control under stress. 

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.