Teacher at Calhoun High School

 

CCISD es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades. Si necesita ayuda para completar esta solicitud, llame al 361-552-9728 o reciba asistencia al 525 N. Commerce 77979.

 

 

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate in-person and remote learning activities and experiences in the 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.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree 

Valid Texas teaching certificate or industry experience for local credentialing 

Demonstrated competency in the subject area assigned

 

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of the subject assigned

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students in person and remotely 

Classroom Management and Cyber Security 

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements for the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect an 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.
3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). 
5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements. 
6. Plan and assign work to the instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion. 

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. 
2. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
3. Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.  

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create a physical or online classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Follow all district/ campus health, safety and cybersecurity protocols. 
3. Take necessary precautions to promote safe and sanitary hygiene practices.  Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 
4. Assist in selecting books, equipment and other instructional materials.
5. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. 

Communication

1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members. Remote learning and online platforms may be required to facilitate communication. 

Professional Growth and Development

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. 
2. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
3. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s). 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

 

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal and Student Safety Equipment, Personal computer, Chromebook, Online Instructional Tools and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

 

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

 

Calhoun County includes Port Lavaca, Point Comfort, Seadrift, and Port O'Connor.  

CCISD rests on the Texas Gulf Coast just 25 miles south of Victoria. We are located  80 miles from Corpus Christi and approximately 120 miles from Houston.

 

Our students participate in exemplary academic and extracurricular programs.  Our 7 schools range in size from 90 students to over 1100 students. Each is staffed with exceptional teachers and professional administrative staff.    Volunteers and mentors visit our schools during the instructional day to provide additional support. Parents believe in our schools and regularly attend school events and student performances.