CCMR Teacher (DNHS INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Job Title: CCMR Teacher

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Department: Assigned Campus and Level

Reports To: Campus Principal / Advanced Academics Director/ CTE Director

Approved By: Superintendent

SUMMARY:

To perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in assisting in preparing students to meet their college career and military readiness (CCMR) requirements including coordinating CCMR exams such as TSIA 2 (Accuplacer) ACT and SAT CTE certification exams and ASVAB exam track students progress towards becoming CCMR complete. Frequently update the CCMR tracker and make sure all required data is recorded in TEAMS. Provide tutorials for students prior to taking an assessment or after an unsuccessful attempt. Train other staff members on the requirements to meet college readiness for students and provide training to parents and community on CCMR requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

College Career and Military Readiness

1. Lead campus efforts in creating a college and career going culture in the school and community.
2. Conduct campus-based student CCMR sessions and activities to inform students of college and career readiness.
3. Monitor and track student data and progress toward college readiness using the TEA Accountability manual and district CCMR tracker.
4. Establish timelines for Industry Based Certification (IBC) completion with CTE instructors.
5. Coordinate with CTE counselors regarding the timely gathering and submission of IBC data.
6. Collaborate with counselors in managing on track graduation data.
7. Consult with teachers students and parents regularly on student progress towards college readiness.
8. Coordinate with CTE instructors for planning and scheduling IBC testing dates.
9. Ensuring students are familiar with advanced programs available for students and that the applications for those programs are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
10. Hold on-campus advising for dual credit students and monitor performance and core completion (High School).
11. Create opportunities for students to achieve the CCMR designation through enrollment in AP classes TSIA2 testing IBC attainment or Dual Credit coursework (High School).
12. Collaborate with campus administrators advanced academics and counselors on Summer Bridge implementation.
13. Develop Track and Monitor Personalized Graduation Plan and Program of Study.
14. Work collaboratively with Investigating Careers Teachers (Middle School).
15. Collaborate with the Go Center for TSIA2/SAT/ACT/ASVAB Test-prep and Testing.
16. Administering Texas Success Initiative Assessments (TSIA) to students within the school to establish qualification for dual credit courses replacement scores for STAAR readiness for a state college/university or gain CCMR distinction.
17. Schedule and coordinate ASVAB testing for students interested in the military or to explore career options.
18. Analyzing college assessment data including ACT SAT and TSIA2 to make recommendations to students for improvement based on the students results.
19. Track FAFSA and TASFA completion as part of the graduation requirements for every senior on campus (High School).
20. Provide information about college testing registration deadlines and fee waivers to eligible and interested students (High School).
21. Coordinate and chaperone college tours to expose students to college life and get information about the colleges/universities.
22. Collaborate with campus administrators advanced academics counselors and community members to plan orientations coordinate instructional nights for parents and host college and career fairs.
23. Coordinate with elementary and middle schools to participate in Career Days.
24. Plan and organize vertical alignment of high school Go Center initiatives to the middle school feeder pattern.
25. Conduct family sessions and parent outreach efforts to inform families about career and college options.
26. Facilitate Work-based Learning opportunities for students.
27. Coordinate with campus parent liaison CCMR parental engagement meetings.

Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that prepare students to take the ACT SAT TSIA2 and ASVAB.
2. Create lessons and presentations that help students develop 21st Century skills that will enable them to be successful in a college/career setting.
3. Utilize instructional strategies that take into consideration student learning styles and instructional needs with high levels of student engagement.
4. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
5. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
6. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
7. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.
8. Plan and supervise assignments of teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
9. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth & Development

1. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
2. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
4. Be a positive role model for students support the mission of the school district.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.
2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community members.
3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

Other

1. Keep informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
2. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
3. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
4. Maintain confidentiality.
5. Participate in meetings and special events as assigned.
6. Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work meetings and appointments.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises assigned teacher assistant(s)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree from accredited university

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Texas teaching certificate

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators peers students parents and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical solutions.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

.Knowledge of subjects assigned. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior. Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. Frequent bending stooping pulling and pushing are required. While performing the duties of this job the employee will move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students the public and other staff.

The employee must maintain emotional control under stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud depending upon the activity being conducted.

Required Experience:

IC