LAFERIAINDEPENDENTSCHOOLDISTRICT

PROFESSIONALVACANCYANNOUNCEMENT

AnEqualOpportunityEmployer*

Date: 12/18/2017

PositionTitle:Teacher-Architecture/Engineering

Location:La Feria High School

SalaryRange:$43,000-$52,435 (plus coaching stipend)

Length ofWorkYear:10Months/187Days

PositionSummary

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

PositionRequirements

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university. A valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements such as any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, Trade & Industrial or Vocational Trades (with appropriate work approval), Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering Grades 8-12. Demonstrate competency in the subject area assigned. Need 160 PPR or 270 PPR with required content certifications.

Experience: At least one year student teaching or approved internship.

SpecialKnowledge/Skills:Knowledge of subject assigned. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Program Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
  • Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
  • Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
  • Sponsor student organization.
  • Follow any other requirements as deemed appropriate by administrators.

Application Procedures

District Employees:Submitletter ofintent.

OutsideApplicants:Applyonline through Region One on ONE*APP (include transcripts, credentials, etc.)

Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

*Applicantsforallpositionsareconsideredwithoutregardtorace,color,nationalorigin,religion,sex, maritalstatus,veteranormilitarystatus,disability,oranyotherlegallyprotectedstatus. Thedistrict TitleIXCoordinatoris Cynthia Torres, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction & Personnel – Administration Office 956-797-8300.