Job Title: Teacher Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Reports To: Principal Date Revised: March 1, 2007
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Primary Purpose:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed 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 from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of subjects assigned
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
At least one year of student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Student Growth and Development
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Communication
Establish and maintain openness of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills and to insure continued growth.
Keep current on curriculum and lesson plans.
Other
Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Maintain confidentiality of all information.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
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Job Title: District Nurse Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Reports To: Principal/Superintendent Date Revised: March 1, 2007
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Primary Purpose:
Implement comprehensive program of health services for District. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students and staff.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid Registered Nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of
Nurse Examiners
Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
CPR Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Experience:
Two years nursing experience preferable in community health and/or Pediatric nursing
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Nursing Services
- Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
- Serve as a physical and mental health advocate for students.
- Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
- Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures, the Texas Department of State Health Services Guide to School Health Program Guidelines and the Texas BNE (Board of Nurse Examiners).
- Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referrals as necessary.
- Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.
Instruction
- Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
- Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
Consultation
- Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
- Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, counselors, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
- Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse and/or neglect.
- Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
- Communicate regularly with principal and Superintendent regarding health services issues.
Administration
- Review and evaluate immunization records.
- Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
- Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and/or designated staff members in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
- Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rules, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in health services area.
- Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
- Comply with all district campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain certification in CPR, vision, hearing, spinal, and acanthosis nigricans (antes) screening.
- Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s) and LVN’s (Licensed Vocational Nurses) as regulated by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
Equipment Used:
Thermometer, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, stethoscope, oximeter, blood glucose machine, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
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