Literary Arts Teacher

• Develop and implement written lesson plans that fulfill the curriculum and program requirements, including differentiation, scaffolds, and formative and summative assessments and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Provide instruction and appropriate learning experiences to students designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, learning activities, instructional materials, equipment, and technologies to build students' content knowledge and skills and to meet the diverse needs of assigned students.

• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• 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.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

• Use a variety of ongoing formative and summative assessment measures to determine mastery of grade-level, content-area standards.
• Use data, including disaggregated data of subgroups of students, to determine the effectiveness of instruction, and make instructional adjustments in response to student needs.
• Maintain accurate and efficient record-keeping of official attendance records, grade reports, student files, documentation of state and local assessment preparation, and other appropriate documents.
• Perform essential functions and roles pertaining to standardized testing, including monitoring and proctoring tests, securing and disseminating test data, combined with maintaining current and accurate records of student test data.

• Build a classroom learning environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, psychological, social, and emotional well-being of students.
• Execute and maintain appropriate student-centered discipline techniques and effective classroom management strategies to maximize student learning and time on task.
• Establish and consistently monitor expectations for student behavior - in and outside of class, between classes, during performances/exhibitions, at assigned duty stations, and when off campus.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

• Provide two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Communicate in a way that fosters collegiality and team building among staff members.
• Establish and maintain open 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.

• Collaborate with core and non-core educators during professional learning and professional development.
• Collaborate to design arts-integrated, project-based learning experiences for all students.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the subject and level assigned (or accepted in an approved Alternative Certification Program) and have passed the required prerequisite examinations
• Speech, Drama, or Theatre Arts Certification preferred
• Ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to high standards of academic and artistic excellence
• Strong learning orientation and desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Successful criminal background check required

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts