Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (Pre-K Teacher)
San Antonio I.S.D - San Antonio, TX
posted 4 months ago
About the position
The Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at San Antonio ISD is responsible for providing students with appropriate learning activities in core academic subject areas designed to fulfill their maximum potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher will enable students to develop competencies and skills that will prepare them for success in higher education and society. This position requires adherence to the instructional calendar approved by the School Board, which consists of no less than 187 days per school year. The salary is based on the teacher salary schedule and is subject to additional consideration for directly related experience. The teacher will analyze performance data to provide targeted instruction based on students' individual needs and develop lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program. They will present subject matter according to the guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency and work collaboratively with other staff members to determine instructional goals and methods. The teacher will also work with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students as identified in Individual Education Plans (IEP). In addition to instructional planning, the teacher will monitor student progress through ongoing assessments and help students improve their study methods and habits. They will create a classroom environment conducive to learning and manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The teacher is expected to maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members, and participate in staff development activities that improve job-related skills and professional growth. Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job, and the teacher will also supervise students and monitor the workflow of instructional assistants as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Analyze performance data to provide targeted instruction based on students' individual needs.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program.
- Present subject matter according to the guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students as identified in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Plan and monitor the workflow of instructional assistants and volunteers.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Participate in staff development activities that improve job-related skills and professional growth.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.
- Demonstrated competency in core subject area assigned.
- Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
