Teacher, Spanish 2024-2025 School Year

at  Killeen ISD

SUMMARY

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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Develops and implements plans for curriculum program which provides for effective teaching strategies.
Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Presents 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.
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.
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 rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques which are 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 in writing, 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.
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 attitude adjustment and academic problems and refers students to appropriate personnel, as needed.
Discusses student’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents/guardians.
Maintains attendance and grade records as required by district grading policy..
Maintains accurate attendance records and identifies chronic attendance problems that affect student learning.
Coordinates class field trips.
Maintains order and discipline in classroom.
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, and calls for substitute in a timely manner, and has appropriate lesson plans available when absent.
Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER ONLY:

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 counselors to resolve student problems.
Selects, stores, orders, issues, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education program.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, administration, staff, parents, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to calculate and apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations, if teaching higher levels of math.

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.