JOB GOAL: Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
o Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
o Meets one of the following additional qualifications outlined in Texas Education Code:
o A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or another early childhood education credential approved by
the Texas Education Agency
o A certification offered through a training center accredited by Association Montessori Internationale or through
the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education
o At least eight years of experience teaching in a nationally-accredited child care program or a Texas Rising Star
program
o An associate or baccalaureate degree in ECE, Special Education-ECE or a non-ECE degree with 15 units of
ECE-specific coursework
o Documented completion of the Texas School Ready Training Program (TSR Comprehensive)
o Be employed as a prekindergarten teacher in a school district that has ensured specific prekindergarten
professional development has been met:
§ Has completed 150 hours of professional development in ECE-specific topics over a consecutive
five-year period; 75 of the 150 hours being in a mentoring/coaching relationship or;
§ Completes 30 hours of ECE-specific professional development annually with 15 of the 30 hours
being in a mentoring/coaching relationship until 150 hours are documented
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
o Models and instills a love of learning
o Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and
student needs
o Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
o Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic
backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
o Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
o Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
o Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
o Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
o Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
o Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of
community in the classroom.
o Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies
o Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.
o Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
o Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
o Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
o Prepares required reports on students and activities
o Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
o Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
o Takes daily attendance
o Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and
student needs
o Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
o Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Ability to educate with age-appropriate language and teaching methods
o Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
to the district.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,
calculator, copy machine and telephone.
o Ability to analyze data.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
o Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
o Moderate travel is required.
