Elementary Teacher

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the assigned subject area to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to be successful. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES • Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of LISD’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation. • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differentiation. • Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles, interests and needs of students assigned. • Conduct assessment of student progress and use results to plan instructional activities. • Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curriculum as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). • Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to LISD requirements. • Provide and seek the assistance of LISD specialists as recommended to plan for instruction. • Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits. • Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. • Provide and seek assistance for students who are consistently performing below grade level. • Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. • Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal. • Be a positive role model for students, support mission of LISD. • Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. • Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. • Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. • Set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. • Communicate student strengths and challenges to parents according to campus/district guidelines. • Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. • Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required according to campus/district deadlines established. • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning. • Perform other duties as assigned.