Teacher - North Houston

PRIMARY FUNCTIONProvide students appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic subject area assigned in order to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function in contemporary society and pass all state required exams. Develop and implement lesson plans for the curriculum assigned and employ accommodations for individual student differences.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESElementary and Secondary testing to include special education CBMs, CBMs, TPRI, and other testing that may be applicableSpecial education inclusion supports throughout the campus, as neededTeacher supports and coverage in understaffed or out of ratio classrooms throughout the campusUse strategies and activities to increase student performance in content area and on standardized testingPresent subject matter in accordance with the guidelines established by TEA, board policies, and administrative regulationsUse appropriate instructional strategies, best practices, activities, materials, and equipment for assigned students as well as improve study methods and habitsWork cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curriculum as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in IEPsAssess student achievement through formal and informal testingDemonstrate professional, responsible, and ethical behaviorParticipate in district and campus staff development and faculty meetings. Demonstrate interest in and initiative toward continued professional developmentMaintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, facility members, and community membersManage student behaviors in accordance with board policies, IEPs, BIPs, administrative regulations, facility behavioral programs, and the student code of conductRemain informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachersCompile, maintain, and file all reports, records and other documentation as requiredTeacher supports and coverage in understaffed classroomsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned