Teacher, Bilingual - Gregory Lincoln Education Center - 122506

Description:

EMPLOYER: Houston Independent School District

POSITION: Bilingual Teacher

WORKSITE: Gregory Lincoln Education Center
1101 Taft St.
Houston, TX 77019
Harris County

JOB DUTIES: Plan and teach elementary school students (kindergarten - 5th grade) as a Bilingual Teacher. Plan a bilingual program of study for elementary school students that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Prepare lessons in math, science, social studies, language arts and reading that reflect accommodations for individual differences. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the districts’ philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required. Plan purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance. Maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in district staff development. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in any field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Texas teacher content certification for Bilingual Education, Grades EC-6, or eligible to obtain. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish. Must pass criminal background check.

DATE AVAILABLE: Employment to begin 2023-2024 school year.