What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisory Teacher position at Keller ISD?
SUMMARY:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic
subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical,
and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully
in society.
characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples
only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found
in this job description.
- Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within
- Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams
- Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Strategies
- Develop and implement lesson plans for in-person learning that fulfill the requirements of
lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment,
and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency,
board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- 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
- Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities
- Be a positive role model for students.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social,
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
- Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents,
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Comply with State, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile,
documents.
- Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional
research.
- Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written
- Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
- Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements or related training and
- Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and
- Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience
SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
- None
MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Tools/Equipment Used:
- Personal computer, phone systems, video/instructional equipment, and peripherals
- Prolonged siting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping,
Motion:
- Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists
- Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and
- Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building; regular exposure to noise
- No remote work
- Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work;
INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title
and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.
It is not intended to limit, or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of
employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to
exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.