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Job Description
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in targeted, small group settings to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in academic settings.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies
  1. Develop and implement Tier II instructional plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
  2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
  3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. 
  4. Work with classroom teachers to determine appropriate instructional goals, objectives, and methods for addressing learning loss or instructional gaps in students receiving Tier II interventions. 

Student Growth and Development
  1. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  2. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
  3. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization
  1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  2. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
  3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  4. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  5. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication
  1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development
  1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  2. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
  3. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Meridian ISD/BCECSSA is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.


Job Requirements

Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
  • Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
  • Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Knowledge of core academic subjects assigned
  • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  • Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Bachelor degree preferred
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required


Email or fax resume, cover letter, application, and supporting documents to:
Jaime Leinhauser
Elementary Principal
jleinhauser@meridianisd.org
Phone:  254-435-2731
Fax: 254-435-6099

Professional Application may be found at:
https://www.meridianisd.org/o/meridian-isd/page/vacancies--13