Beaumont independent school district

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree

OR

• A minimum of 60 college hours

OR

• 10 years prior experience as a paraprofessional serving in a classroom setting with Beaumont ISD

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Strategies

1. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

Student Growth and Development

3. Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

4. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
5. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
6. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
7. Maintain a clean classroom - no trash on floor, desks etc., all supplies put up at end of each day.

Communication

8. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
9. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Prolonged use of computer

Environmental Demands

• Normal office environment
• May work prolonged or irregular hours
• Exposure to childhood communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.