Secondary Teacher

Reports To

Director of Innovative Learning

Work Year Days

184

Salary

Teacher Pay Scale

Primary Purpose

Design and facilitate high-impact learning experiences and assessments tailored to the digital classroom, nurturing each student's well-being while honing their academic skills. Beyond the virtual classroom, the teacher will play a key role in refining our curriculum to ensure our online courses remain engaging and relevant.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Texas secondary teaching certificate in assigned subject

Professional development training in online hybrid/virtual instruction (may be obtained after hire through the district)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of subject(s) assigned

Strong knowledge of TEKS, curriculum, and instructional strategies

Strong knowledge of teaching and learning in an online environment

Effective collaborator

Knowledge of effective data analysis and response to data

Experience:

Three or more years of teaching classroom and or online teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instruction and Online Teaching:

Teach multiple assigned courses, managing multiple preparations and varied student pacing simultaneously.

Plan and prepare lessons using appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and materials that incorporate multiple learning modalities and approaches.

Include accommodations and modifications for students with learning differences.

Present subject matter in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Use synchronous and asynchronous tools to communicate and deliver instruction.

Meet with students through synchronous online tools to provide additional academic support as needed.

Help students analyze and improve online learning skills, including organization, time management, communication, and collaboration.

Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.

Establish and maintain a positive community of online learners using collaboration and rapport-building strategies.

Serve as a positive role model and support the mission of the school district.

Curriculum Development and Course Design:

Develop and implement plans for the assigned curriculum program and provide written evidence of preparation as required.

Participate as a subject matter expert and designer in the development and revision of courses within certificated subject areas.

Conduct and document TEKS reviews and course audits within designated subject areas, following campus, district, and state schedules and guidelines.

Assist with accessibility reviews for all courses within the discipline in accordance with campus, district, and state requirements.

Cooperate with other staff members to plan and implement instructional goals, objectives, and methods aligned with district expectations.

Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring:

Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments of student achievement.

Maximize LMS tools and analytics to monitor student progress and address individual learner needs.

Provide prompt, relevant, and constructive feedback on assignments and overall progress.

Notify stakeholders of student progress in accordance with district and campus guidelines.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:

Establish communication norms, including expected response times for emails, calls, assignment feedback, and parent communications.

Maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, counselors, principals, and teachers.

Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, including colleagues, counselors, students, parents, and community members.

Professional Learning and Collaboration:

Participate in ongoing professional development specific to online teaching and course development.

Attend regular PLC, data, and course design meetings.

Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Periodically attend local, regional, and national conferences.

Compliance, Documentation, and Professional Responsibilities:

Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and electronic reports, records, and documentation.

Other Duties as Assigned

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Work Relationships

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all.  Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Frequent standing, stopping, bending, pulling, and pushing.  Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk, and other classroom equipment.

Disclosure Statements

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.