Public School Teacher jobs in Austin, TX

POSITION: MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT POSITION
SALARY: $53,500-61,081 ANNUALLY
WORK DAYS: 187
LOCATION: GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN TX

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide students with rigorous learning activities and experiences in the academic subject and grade assigned to help students develop competencies and skills to be successful in secondary education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with other members of campus and district staff to determine instructional goals and objectives and serve the needs of all students.
• Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Prepares and provides instruction based on accommodations as outlined in the student’s IEP.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Report and communicate student progress to parents.
• Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
• Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Participates in all continuing professional development and relevant ARD meetings.
• Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required.
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
• Promotes and contributes to campus-wide initiatives including AVID.
• Protects confidentiality of students and their families.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned.
• Certificate: Core Subjects or Generalist 4-8, plus ESL
• Strong knowledge of Math
• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instructing student in the subject and grade level assigned.
• Strong knowledge of developing curriculum and along with integrating technology into daily instruction.
• Design, develop, and implement subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.
• Provide effective and innovative learning experiences for students at a college preparatory level.
• Provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.
• Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or
• Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.
• Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties.
• Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds.
• Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.

BENEFITS:
Should you enroll Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.

• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth
• Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403b and 457b Investment Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• Legal Services

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,500.00 - $61,081.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Georgetown, TX 78626: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person