PE/ART TEACHER - KINGSLAND SCHOOL KINGSLAND TEXAS

$52,000 - $61,081/Yr

Orenda Charter School District (TX) - Georgetown, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Georgetown, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The PE/Art Teacher at Kingsland School is responsible for providing students with rigorous learning activities and experiences in the academic subjects assigned. The goal is to help students develop competencies and skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. This position requires collaboration with other staff members to determine instructional goals and objectives, ensuring that the needs of all students are met. The teacher will utilize a variety of instructional strategies and materials, conduct assessments, and create a conducive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other members of campus and district staff to determine instructional goals and objectives and serve the needs of all students.
• Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Prepare and provide instruction based on accommodations as outlined in the student's IEP.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Report and communicate student progress to parents.
• Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
• Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Participate in all continuing professional development and relevant ARD meetings.
• Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required.
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
• Promote and contribute to campus-wide initiatives including AVID.
• Protect confidentiality of students and their families.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instructing student in the subject and grade level assigned.
• Strong knowledge of developing curriculum and along with integrating technology into daily instruction.
• Design, develop, and implement subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.
• Provide effective and innovative learning experiences for students at a college preparatory level.
• Provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.

Requirements

• Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work.
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned.
• Certification: EC-12 ART, PE.
• Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.
• Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties.
• Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds.
• Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.

Benefits

• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth
• Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403b and 457b Investment Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• Legal Services