Teach the standard class period, with an identified classroom as the teacher of record, to be utilized as a lab observation setting for on-the-job observations for other teachers and direct instruction to students.
Collaborate with teachers in the use of strategies within the core content assigned area.
Facilitate specific content area (course) Professional Learning Communities.
Assist campus in developing strong integration of best practices and strategies within the content area (e.g., culturally-responsive curriculum and pedagogy, English Language Learner strategies, student voice, and critical examination of school practices that inhibit progress) that leads to educational equity and student achievement.
Participate in curriculum development and revisions in content and program areas, if requested in specific content areas.
Develop strategic rotation with campus administration to assist other content area teachers to provide instructional and intentional strategy support for the identified campus student achievement gap.
Serve as the trainer of trainers for the campus and provide on-campus professional development for campus/region/district professional development as appropriate for the specific content area by the district Teaching and Learning Dept.
Participate in professional development as required to perform and improve required skills in program areas.
Work with campus administrative staff to identify individual teachers to develop a coaching cycle for specific instructional skill development and student academic progress related to the campus opportunity achievement gap across all disciplines.
Serve to provide follow-up with identified teachers on specific feedback and assist/support with next steps.
Review progress for HB4545 tutoring requirements to identify and facilitate students engaging in tutoring sessions.
Serve as a new teacher mentor to facilitate growth of new teachers within the assigned content area.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
Required Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned; ESL Certification
Required Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI) rating of Proficient I or above or a TIA designation of Exemplary or Master or Exemplary or Master designation on a non-teaching position.
Experience Required 5+ Direct Teaching experience
Demonstrated knowledge of specific assigned content area.
Demonstrated ability to work with multi-ethnic populations in an urban multicultural setting
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse community, district staff members, parents, and the public.
Demonstrated technology skills to create interactive, engaging professional development, analyze data, and other duties that utilize technology tools.
Demonstrated skill in facilitating planning sessions within the assigned content area.
Develop skills to assist fellow teachers through mentoring, coaching, modeling and other strategies.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus administrative staff and district departments.