NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Secondary CTE Teacher - Computer Science & Business
Reports to: Campus Principal
Dept. / Campus: Campus Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Duty Days: 187
Pay Grade: A15
Date Revised: 05/2024
                                                                                                                                      

Primary Purpose:  
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas CTE teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Industry knowledge of subjects assigned
• Ability to deliver instruction and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for the individual needs of students assigned.
5. Conduct assessment of student learning preferences and use results to plan instructional activities.
6. Assist with Career and Technical Student Organization opportunities.
7. Assist with CTE opportunities such as evening parent meetings, campus tours, or student showcase opportunities.
8. Pursue industry certification opportunities for students and ensure all students are skilled, credentialed, and ready for what is next in their postsecondary pursuit.
9. Support core academic learning in the CTE Classroom.
10. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
11. Cooperate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
12. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
13. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
14. Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
15. Consistently evaluate student achievement through formal and informal assessments and use results to plan instructional activities.
16. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
17. Present positive role model for students.
18. Support mission of the school district.
19. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
20. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and IEPs.
21. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
22. Maintain accurate inventory of equipment, materials and facility supplies..
23. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
24. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
25. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
26. Communicate professionally to accurately and clearly present information.
27. Participate in the district and campus staff development activities
28. Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities.
29. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
30. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
31. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
32. Compile, maintain and produce accurate and timely records for all student supported activities including internship paperwork, work based learning opportunities and local, state and federal compliance documents.
33. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
34. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
35. Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs and initiate activities to meet identified needs.
36. Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
37. Support classroom instruction through tutorials and study materials.
38. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties:   
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s).

Equipment Used:
Computer, FAX, copier, document camera, and other equipment unique to the assignment

Working Conditions:  
May require standing for long periods of time and frequent stooping, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, keyboarding, pushing, overhead reaching and bending. Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Occasional district wide travel.  Occasional prolonged hours before and after school as well as weekends may be necessary.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.