BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY:   Provide identified students with targeted learning activities and experiences to ensure academic achievement and improve academic success.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Instructional Management

• Work collaboratively with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to District requirements.
• Deliver lessons according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative guidelines that incorporate accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Use appropriate 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.
• Implement procedures to identify and monitor identified students, including review of student data.
• Provide identified students with supplemental academic instruction.
• Coordinate a continuing evaluation of the at-risk program and implement changes based on findings.
• Consult with staff to provide resources and support to aid in accomplishing program goals.
• Implement and facilitate progress monitoring.
• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.

Student Management

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Report student progress according to campus and District guidelines in a timely manner.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 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 student handbook.

Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

• Implement lesson plans, as required.
• Work collaboratively with District staff to serve the needs of all student groups according to the guidelines established in policy.
• Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
• Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records, and other documents, as required.
• Follow District and department policies and procedures.

Organization Improvement:

• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Support the mission and vision of the campus and District.
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.

Texas Academic Performance Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives:

• Analyze data to determine and address individual student needs.
• Monitor and review campus test data and use findings to assist with planning corrective action for the affected group of students and/or campuses.

School/Community Relations:

• Foster positive morale by participating in team building activities and the decision-making process.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.

Organization Morale:

• Foster positive morale by participating in team building activities and the decision-making process.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.

Other Responsibilities:

• 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 directed.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  none

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for assigned area.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement.
• Knowledge of effective instruction and evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement process.
• Skill in using technology as a learning tool in all content areas.
• Skill in engaging others in collective inquiry and problem solving.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and using data to support student learning.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional practices.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Use computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand motions.
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Move textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Work occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is normally performed in an interior work environment with little or no exposure to physical risk.