Certified Teacher, Dance/Theatre 2023-2024

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dance/Theatre Texas Teacher Certificate Required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to prepare college and career-ready students for life-long success.

OUR VISION

We are a premier district of choice that meets the diverse needs of all students by creating an inclusive community that fosters a strong sense of self-worth.

DISTRICT CULTURE

Southwest Schools believes in promoting a culture that embodies and fosters a collaborative approach to learning. Staff relationships are collegial, collaborative, and productive, and all staff members are held to high professional standards. Mistakes are not seen as failures, but as opportunities to learn and grow for both students and educators.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide students with appropriate instruction, learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• 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.
• Plan a program of study that adheres to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
• Regularly attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• 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.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district and campus’ philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain open communication with parents.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• 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.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Regularly participate in district staff development.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Maintain regular attendance.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard, smart board and other classroom technology.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds, including but not limited to: books, paper and instructional materials/supplies.
• This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling and/or the ability to be mobile.
• Ability to travel throughout the district and city as needed by means of personal/private or public transportation in compliance with the state’s department of motor vehicle and/or public transportation laws.

EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements in area of responsibility
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data
• Knowledge of current trends, methods, research, and technology in area of responsibility
• Skills in written and oral communication, planning, and organization
• Ability to plan and present information to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of learning theory, program planning, curriculum and technology integration in the classroom and management of instructional programs
• Ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships both internally and externally
• Knowledge of federal, state and local educational goals, objectives, accountability and compliance
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and policies
• Ability to facilitate various size groups using facilitative leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of assigned program and service area

Southwest Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Southwest Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

This description describes the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. Southwest Schools maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.