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Job Title Teacher - Charter School

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

FLSA Exempt

General Job Description

Responsible for the daily assessing, planning, and organizing of teaching activities and providing appropriate innovative instruction based on student needs. Fosters a community of learners where the teacher becomes a facilitator of learning, a mentor, and a coach. Creates a positive learning environment that impacts all students with the opportunity to develop autonomy, openness, integrity, collaborative skills, and creativity. Possesses the ability to communicate effectively with peers, teachers, and persons with advanced levels of expertise in common areas of interest and involvement. Evaluates individual child’s performance of activities and recommends promotion. Fosters a mastery of the TEKS in the core academic disciplines in preparing students for secondary and post-secondary education. Develops programs for students with special needs. Supervises and mentors university teacher candidates working in the classroom. Reports directly to the CEO of the SFA Charter School and the academic coordinator.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and uses appropriate instructional learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and meet the needs of assigned students.

• Develops and implements TEKS -based lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of campus curricula and shows written evidence of preparation as required.

• Works cooperatively to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans ( IEP ).

• Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to campus requirements.

• Plans, supervises, and evaluates assignments of teacher aide(s), volunteer(s), and teacher candidate(s).

• Uses technology to strengthen the learning environment.

• Assists in the management of the daily attendance and other classroom routines.

• Conducts ongoing informal and formal TEKS -based assessment of student achievement to guide instruction and inform stakeholders.

• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsors activities approved by CEO , i.e. safety patrol, student organizations, and after school programs.

• Implements a facilitator/mentor style of instruction to create a classroom environment conducive to learning along with physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Professionally manages classroom/students in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Establishes and maintains open effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and the community.

• Stays abreast of and complies with all school, university, state, and federal regulations and policies.

• Compiles and maintains required reports, records, and other documents.

• Schedules and conducts parent conferences, and fully participates in parent involvement activities.

  Non-Essential Job Functions

• Attends and fully participates in meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

• Participates in and fully implements professional development activities to improve instruction.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form.

• Must have strong teaching skills.

• Ability to maintain appropriate classroom management.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of child growth and development.

• Ability to work effectively with parents and fellow teachers/administrators.

• Possess effective organizational skills.

• Ability to operate a personal computer with general understanding of application software and the Internet.

• Must have knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.

  Physical Demands

  Required Education

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with appropriate and current Texas certification in the area is required. Candidates without current Texas certification will be considered if certification can be obtained prior to start date.

Required Experience and Training

Two years of effective classroom teaching experience is required. Experience acquired during student teaching, internships, and other related classroom teaching can be considered to meet the experience requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

Min Pay Rate

Mid Pay Rate

Salary Information Commensurate with Experience

Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

This position is eligible for participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S2024-051

Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants

Number of Positions Available 2

Posted Date 04/16/2024

Review Start Date

Close Date

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 187 days per year per school calendar

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11389

Contact Information

Contact Name Lysa Hagan

Contact Phone (936) 468-5899

Contact Email lhagan@sfasu.edu

Contact Information

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you have earned a bachelor's degree prior to the start date of this position?

• Yes

• No

• • What is your academic major/minor?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many years of experience do you have teaching in an elementary classroom setting?

• None

• Up to 2 years

• 2-4 years

• 4-6 years

• 6-8 years

• 8-10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you currently have, or will you have by date of appointment, a valid teaching certificate?

• Yes

• No

• • What educational certificates do you possess?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

  Optional Documents

• List of References

• Transcript(s)

• Letter of Recommendation

• Other Document