4th Grade Teacher (2023-2024 School Year)
Full Time
Lockhart, TX 78644
Posted
Job description
Clear Fork Elementary
Lockhart Independent School District
Lockhart, Texas
Job Details
Job ID: 4245168
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted : May 4, 2023
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
The Lockhart ISD Mission
The mission of the Lockhart Independent School District is to graduate all of its students as citizens who are educated, productive, and self-fulfilling lifelong learners. The school district’s community, parents, trustees, staff and students will provide a safe, caring, and challenging learning environment in which all students develop to their fullest potential.
Lockhart’s Leaders
Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:
- Having a Lock“heart” for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
- Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both the self and others; and,
- Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results
Position Objective
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Education/Certification
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
Leadership Skills
- Teachers in Lockhart build a culture of equity. They remove barriers for students to achieve and succeed at the highest levels regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, family background and socio-economic status.
- Teachers in Lockhart are accountable for results. They make high expectations known through words and actions and they take ownership of results.
- Teachers in Lockhart are open communicators. They actively seek and effectively apply continuous feedback from those they serve.
- Teachers in Lockhart have high emotional intelligence. They apply emotional intelligence to better understand the unique needs of their students and those students’ families.
- Teachers in Lockhart have a growth mindset. They treat challenges as opportunities, are persistent in the face of setbacks, learn from criticism and failure, and demonstrate that growth is achieved through effort.
Special Knowledge, Skills and Requirements
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
Experience
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience
Responsibilities
Instructional Strategies
1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Conduct assessment of 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 according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Student Growth and Development
7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
- Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Communication
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
- Job Category : Classroom Teacher > Elementary
Job Requirements
- No experience required
Contact Information
Virena Jones
419 Bois D'Arc Street
Lockhart, Texas 78644
Phone: (512) 389-0041
Email:
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