Teacher – Elementary

Job Description

Primary Purpose:
Provide instruction in an elementary school classroom with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subjects 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.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only), Early Childhood-Grade 6, Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Core Subjects: Early Childhood-6, Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 (Prekindergarten-Grade 3 only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Elementary: General, Grades 1-6, Grades 1-8, Grades PK-6–Early Childhood Education Self-Contained, Grades 1-8
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only), Early Childhood-Grade 6, Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only), Early Childhood-Grade 6, Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only), Grades PK-5?General (Grades 1-5 only), Grades PK-6–General

Special Knowledge/Skills:
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

Experience:
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Responsibilities:
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned 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 according to district requirements.
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 approved by the campus principal.
Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.
Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
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 facilities.
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, students, colleagues, and community members.
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.

Misc Information:
Interested persons may apply by submitting an application located on the La Grange ISD website at www.lgisd.net, Human Resources/Job Opportunities.
Applicants are encouraged to include attachments such as resumes, letters of interest, transcripts, licenses, etc… to their application.
This posting is for the 2025-2026 school year.

Salary:  La Grange ISD Teacher Hiring Schedule

Days:  Minimum 183

Contact Information:
Dr. Regina Walker
Principal
La Grange Elementary School
979-968-4100
regina.walker@lgisd.net

La Grange Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, military status or on an other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for La Grange ISD is Andy McHazlett, Superintendent, 560 N. Monroe, La Grange, Tx 78945. The contact phone number is 979-968-7000.