CTE: Teacher - Professional Communications 2026-2027

Job Overview
The Teacher CTE Professional Communications will plan and implement an instructional program and provide related educational services for students in assigned grade levels. The incumbent will manage student behavior, assess and evaluate student achievement, and modify/control instructional activities as required. Instructional delivery will provide students with real world experiences relevant to the industry today. Any teacher who will coach a UIL sport will also provide athletic services related to that athletic sport and the athletic program.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction and Student Management

• Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes and provide instruction to grow student abilities
• Maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Plan appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities including determination of appropriate level of materials
• Implement an instructional program which provides appropriate learning experiences, considering different learning styles and a range of learning curves
• Assist and participate in the management of student behavior in instructional settings, including school grounds, centers, and work sites, to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process; intervene to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to appropriate administrator
• Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
• Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, beneficial, safe and conducive to learning while ensuring materials are accessible to students and in good condition

Program Facilitation

• Maintain safety in classrooms
• Maintain accurate annual asset inventory reports
• Maintain timely and accurate budget and accountability reports

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress
• Ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress
• Request assistance and work with resource personnel to ensure student growth
• Collaborate with other professionals, including counselors and librarians, to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities
• Support and/or participate in school-wide student activities, social events, and approved fund raising activities
• Assign work and supervise instructional assistants, parent, and student volunteers, as needed

Professional Growth

• Actively participate in professional learning, staff development, in-service activities and staff meetings
• Stay abreast of current industry standards
• Maintain current certifications and licenses

If the position is tied to coaching a UIL sport, the following essential duties and responsibilities are applicable to coaching:

• Perform coaching duties as assigned as well as other duties required for the smooth, efficient operation of a successful athletic program
• Possess knowledge and adhere to UIL rules and regulations
• Assist the Athletic Department with budget, schedules, care/use of facilities
• Communicate with the Athletic Department on a regular basis

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None