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:

            Minimum Education/Certification:             

                    Bachelor's degree from accredited university

                    Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject/level assigned

            Special Knowledge/Skills:

                    Must have knowledge of assigned curriculum; knowledge of instructional methods

                    Must have lesson planning skills

                    Must have lesson presentation skills

                    Must have conflict resolution skills

                    Must have classroom management skills

                    Must have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

                    Technology skills preferred

            Work Conditions:

                    Must be able to monitor and observe student behavior

                    Must be able to maintain emotional control in all situations

                    Must be able to do medium work effort exerting up to 50 pounds of force

                    Be able to bend and stoop and reach fully above head

                    Possess acute and/or corrected visual and hearing capabilities

                    Possess good mental health in order to perform all job requirements

                    Be average or better in energy, health and vitality

                    Possess a high level of mental capability

                    Regular attendance is an essential function

            Minimum Experience: N/A