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Job Title: ESL teacher Dept./School: Travis Premier High School, full timePosition Summary:Teaches and facilitates learning for students in a Responsive Education Solutions (ResponsiveEd) school, maintaining academic

progress, discipline and records. Works with parents and students to provide and implement individualized education to meet the

needs of all students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

Must be No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified (HQ) with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (B. A.or B.S.)from four-year accredited College or University.

In addition to the four degree one of the following must also be met for HQ status: (1) Texas State TeachersCertification in subject to be taught; (2) major in core academic area (i.e. 24 credit hours in core academic area; with 12

of which are upper level credit hours); (3) or passing score on an ExCET/TExES core academic area examination.

Another option to achieve HQ status is to have a Graduate degree in a core academic area. Teachers Certification recommended but not required.

Experience

Must meet NCLB Highly Qualified requirements (see above).

Teaching experience in a Public School is preferred. Teachers Certification recommended but not required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Must have a passion for children. Must have the ability and patience to work interactively with children. Must have basic knowledge of federal and state education laws. Must be computer literate. Must have strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization. Must have the ability to understand the individual needs of each student and develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Must have a clear understanding of goal setting for students and the individualized approach. Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of students, their parents, the community, peers, administrative

staff, Campus Directors, Superintendents, and corporate staff. Must have the ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments

scoring, transcripts, and grade point average.

Must have the ability to transition with changes. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Must have the ability to travel as necessary. Preferred KSAs General knowledge of curriculum and instruction preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Teacher will be responsible for the Instructional and Program Management for all students assigned, including butnot limited to, classroom instruction, after-school and Saturday tutorials.

The Teacher will administer and monitor Diagnostic Tests to determine a students performance level and assignscurriculum accordingly.

The Teacher must prepare academic projections for all students 9th grade and higher and prepares a course of studyfollowing curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.

The Teacher will instruct and motivate students in all course study. The Teacher will assign lessons and correct homework. The Teacher will administer tests to evaluate students progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of

progress.

The Teacher will maintain discipline in the classroom. The Teacher will maintain a learning center that is conducive to learning, safe, attractive and stimulating. The Teacher will set a good housekeeping example in the learning center and encourages students to follow this

example.

The Teacher will communicate with parents and schedule periodic meetings, before or after school, to discuss student

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progress and problems.

The Teacher will participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher trainingworkshops.

The Teacher will inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build students self-esteem and promotecontinued success.

The Teacher will praise students, compliment them and encourages them in order to build character. The Teacher will utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the students learning experiences. The Teacher will prepare an individualized education plan (IEP) to promote students success on the states assessment

exams (TAKS, TEKS, and STAAR).

The Teacher will work closely with the Special Education teacher to ensure special education students modificationsare being implemented. The Teacher will perform related duties such as assisting students in selecting courses of study, counseling students in

adjustment and academic problems, and sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations.

The Teacher will conduct student assemblies as necessary. Other Responsibilities and Duties: The Teacher will master the Responsive Education Solutions Individualized Learning System in order to assist the

students in mastering the system.

The Teacher will read and comply with the ResponsiveEd Procedures Manual, Student Handbook, Student Code ofConduct, and the Employee Handbook.

The Teacher will perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned. NOTE:After normal business hours may include, but is not limited to, Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.

The Teacher will travel as required.Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Teacher will directly supervise one to two Paraprofessionals as necessary. The teacher will carry out the supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the ResponsiveEd policies and

procedures.

The teacher will be responsible for training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraisingperformance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Equipment Used:

All equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions