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Job Title:AP Economics and History

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Dept./School: iSchool High STEM

Position 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 toprovide 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'sdegree (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 StateTeachers Certification in subject to be taught; (2) major in core academic area (i.e. 24 credithours in core academic area; with 12 of which are upper level credit hours); (3) or passing scoreon 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 IndividualEducation 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 testresults, 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 studentsassigned, including but not limited to, classroom instruction, after-school and Saturday tutorials.

The Teacher will administer and monitor Diagnostic Tests to determine a students performancelevel and assigns curriculum accordingly.

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

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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 issuesreports 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 afterschool, to discuss student progress and problems.

The Teacher will participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences andteacher training workshops.

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

The Teacher will praise students, compliment them and encourages them in order to buildcharacter.

The Teacher will utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the students learningexperiences.

The Teacher will prepare an individualized education plan (IEP) to promote students success onthe states assessment exams (TAKS, TEKS, and STAAR).

The Teacher will work closely with the Special Education teacher to ensure special educationstudents modifications are 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 activitiesor 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 inorder to assist the students in mastering the system.

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

The Teacher will perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and otherduties 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 ResponsiveEdpolicies and procedures.

The teacher will be responsible for training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints andresolving 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 successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.