K-5 Specials Teacher (2024-2025)

Job Description

Lago Vista ISD is currently seeking a K-5 Specials Teacher to serve both our elementary and intermediate campuses teaching our Viking Success (Positive Character Traits & Personal Skills) as part of our K-5 Specials rotation. Lago Vista Elementary School is a PK-3rd grade campus of approximately 520 students, and Lago Vista Intermediate School is a 4-5th grade campus with approximately 250 students. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree; Appropriate Texas Teacher’s Certificate – Generalist or Core Subjects (EC-6) Salary: See the Lago Vista ISD Teacher Salary Schedule Generous Benefits: TRS Active-Care — The District pays $445 a month toward the employee health insurance premiums; Vision and Dental offered; Cafeteria Plan available. Major Responsibilities & Duties: Provide classroom instruction to students in grades K-5 in Positive Character Traits & Personal Skills TEKS and related strands from the Health TEKS and Technology Applications TEKS; Support classroom instruction based on TEKS in the areas listed above; Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to understand student needs, identify appropriate interventions, and modify curriculum for students, as needed; Gather and analyze data to monitor student progress towards goals; Meet with parents, counselors, and agency representatives, as needed; Engage in ongoing professional development and stay current with research and best practices to be implemented in the classroom; Establish and maintain rules, conduct, and discipline consistent with District policies and procedures in order to foster an environment that is conducive to learning; Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures; and Other duties as assigned. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing,/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Notice: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Lago Vista ISD may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. The Lago Vista Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. In accordance with Title IX, the District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the District’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

11/6/2024