TEACHER-GENERALIST (2ND GRADE) (2026-27)
Harmony Public Schools, Houston, TX, United States
Job Goal
Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Responsibilities
Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools
Models and instills a love of learning
Designs and implements appropriate instruction of assigned content area(s) in line with school standards, curriculum and student needs
Plans, prepares and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning
Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds to meet the individual needs of students
Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
Maintains discipline in accordance with school rules and disciplinary systems
Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies
Attends department, school, district and parent meetings
Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees
Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Prepares required reports on students and activities
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
Takes daily attendance
Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone
Ability to analyze data
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Light work: may require occasional light lifting
Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required
Position is in a classroom setting involving intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing
Moderate travel is required
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Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Responsibilities
Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools
Models and instills a love of learning
Designs and implements appropriate instruction of assigned content area(s) in line with school standards, curriculum and student needs
Plans, prepares and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning
Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds to meet the individual needs of students
Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
Maintains discipline in accordance with school rules and disciplinary systems
Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies
Attends department, school, district and parent meetings
Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees
Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Prepares required reports on students and activities
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
Takes daily attendance
Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone
Ability to analyze data
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Light work: may require occasional light lifting
Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required
Position is in a classroom setting involving intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing
Moderate travel is required
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