High School ELAR teacher

Job Description Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026 Job Type: Full time Reports to: Campus Principal Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Duty Days Assigned: 187 days Job Goal Candidate is responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting activities contributing to educational, social, and physical development of High School students to enhance their self-worth and equip them with the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function in society. Considerable judgment, tact, patience, sensitivity, and flexibility are required to deal with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles. This position requires creativity and adaptive thinking to match teaching objectives, learning strategies, and instructional plans with students’ abilities. Education/Certification Bachelor's Degree (required) Valid Texas Teaching Certificate or enrollment in a TEA-approved alternative certification program Skill Requirements Ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles, knowledge of subject matter, and knowledge of State, Local, and Federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students. Understanding of child and adolescent development; skills to manage student behavior. Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media, work with others as a team, organize and maintain records, manage time and resources effectively and efficiently, evaluate performance, and provide constructive feedback. Performance Responsibilities Provide instruction to a class, individual students, or groups of High School students using methods such as oral presentation, demonstration, discussion of homework assignments, answering questions, offering laboratory directions, and games. Plan lessons, including preparing learning objectives and goals, designing tests or exams, studying material, setting up labs, and preparing exams. Facilitate learning in the High School classroom (e.g., maintain discipline; encourage participation; consult with parents, school staff, and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs). Evaluate High School student performance. Maintain records and document High School student progress (e.g., record grades and absences, provide progress reports). Perform duties pertaining to area of expertise as required (e.g., language, music, physical education, vocational training, safety, and career education). Maintain contact with parents regarding student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, letters, and special meetings. Maintain professional development through activities such as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional journals; provide technical guidance to less experienced teachers. Perform various administrative activities (e.g., attend faculty and staff meetings, order equipment and supplies, copy materials, create bulletin boards, take attendance, obtain permission slips, and coordinate department activities). Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment (e.g., copy materials, set up audio visual equipment, arrange lab materials). Monitor student behavior both inside and outside the classroom. Maintain confidentiality. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit its support. Physical Effort and Work Environment Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment. Movement throughout the classroom generally necessary to facilitate learning (standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling). Light lifting of materials and other objects (books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20–40 lbs.). Special Education Teachers may be required to pick up students, restrain students as needed, and spend time on the floor sitting, squatting, and/or kneeling. Field trips may be made. Candidate should be willing to contribute directly or indirectly to development of children inside and outside the classroom, including working hours beyond the regular school day. Position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance required. Personal Work Relationships Candidate receives administrative supervision and is typically evaluated formally one time per year. Less experienced candidates may receive additional guidance; experienced candidates may serve as mentors. Some candidates will be more involved in planning and coordinating departmental activities; supervisor may provide instruction on policy changes. Candidate has significant contact with students, parents, and other school staff to provide instruction, guidance, and develop social skills. Candidate may maintain contacts within the community to enrich content and utilize additional instructional methodologies. Benefits Salary (district salary schedule plus stipends for extra duties) Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life. TRS retirement pension benefits. Salary $36,970 to $70,622 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr