Jr. High - RLA Teacher/Boys Coach

## Overview **Make Your Mark at The Park!** What sets Deer Park apart from all other school districts? Here’s why you should consider joining our team: - **Competitive Salaries** and **Benefit Contributions** - A **Strategic District Calendar** designed to promote a healthy work/life balance - **Free Employee Assistance Program** for personal and professional support - **No-Cost Robust Staff Development Opportunities** to enhance your skills - **Exchange Day Incentive Program** for added benefits - **First and Second Year Teacher Academies** to support new educators in their journey - **Extensive Safety & Security Measures**, including armed police officers on every campus At Deer Park, we are committed to providing the resources and support to ensure your success and well-being. Join us and be a part of something special! ## Description Motivate students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. **Applications accepted until position(s) filled.** ## Requirements **Responsibilities** - Evaluate the needs of each student to accommodate individual learning styles - Create informative lesson plans to foster mastery of all materials - Develop effective classroom procedures to facilitate daily instruction - Manage behaviors to promote self-discipline - Provide a well-balanced and open-minded educational environment which encourages and motivates students to achieve and surpass classroom standards, individual interests and future goals - Utilize outstanding verbal and written communication skills - Be detail oriented and well organized - Capable of maintaining discipline with large groups of students while preserving one-on-one assistance - Maintain appropriate teacher-student rapport at all times - Keep accurate and complete records and render reports that are required by law, board policies, and/or administrative directives - Seek and utilize opportunities for further professional growth through in-service education, further study, and supervisory and consultative services provided by the district - Utilize technology both in classroom instruction and in record keeping as required by the district - Maintain and improve technology skills through district-offered training and personal skill development - Use school supplies effectively and economically - Care for and protect school property that is used for instructional purposes - Cooperate and participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of instructional programs - Assist in the selection of textbooks and of other teaching and learning aids - Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with administrators, fellow teachers, students, parents and the community **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university - Texas Teacher Certification - Fingerprinting is required of all candidates per Texas Education Code - Deer Park ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deer Park ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law **Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:** - **Tools/Equipment Used:** Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment - **Posture:** Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting - **Motion:** Frequent walking - **Lifting:** Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment - **Environment:** Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise - **Mental Demands:** Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours