Teacher- Visual Art

About the position

The Teacher position at Beaumont Independent School District is designed to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in core academic subject areas. The role aims to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth, enabling them to develop competencies and skills necessary for successful functioning in society.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior by the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject/level assigned.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• Fluency in foreign language for LOTE teachers.
• Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate for Physical Education Teachers.
• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.