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POSITION SUMMARY

Helping teachers increase their skills and improve their performance so that each child in the district may be provided with educational opportunities of a consistently high standard.  Also providing direct instructional and other support at the direction of the Principal.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Observe, demonstrate, consult with and assist individual classroom teachers in direct instruction and classroom performance.
• Assist in the planning, evaluation, management, development, and improvement of curriculum and instructional activities with the classroom teachers.
• Provide instruction for individual students requiring special instructional needs.
• Coordinate and cooperate with the Principal in formulating inservice training programs for teachers within the individual building.
• Assist in conducting research studies related to the instructional program and other areas of student activities and achievement. 
• Assist with coordinating elementary curriculum.
• Assist with the selection of instructional materials.
• Assist in organizing and planning all summer school programs and activities conducted to the school.
• Meet and confer with Grade Chairs and parents as necessary.
• Attend relevant school, district, and professional meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

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• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification.
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Experience

• Three years minimum exemplary teaching experience.
• Working knowledge of computers, word processing and database software.
• Experience in teacher training preferred.
• Possesses an in-depth, working knowledge of elementary curriculum.

Other Requirements

• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the department.
• Demonstrate outstanding human management, instructional and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, sit walk, stand, drive and be mobile.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with applicable insurance coverage.