Employment

Third Grade Self –Contained Teacher 

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional Reports to: Superintendent

Date Revised: March 6, 2025 Dept./School: Marathon ISD

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in all core academic subject areas assigned 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

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of TEKS to be taught in 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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.

2. 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.

3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. 

4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

6. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

8. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

9. Be a positive role model for students; support mission and vision of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

10. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

11. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

13. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

15. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

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

17. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

18. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

19. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Reviewed by  Ivonne Durant, Ed.D. Date 03/06/2025

Position Filled - 8/7/2024

Posted:  March 26, 2024                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Special Education Teacher

Primary Purpose:

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

​Qualifications:  

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

Effective communication skills

Experience:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Experience:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Employment Terms:  

2024-2025 School Year

   Probationary Teacher Contract

Professional - Exempt

Salary:  Years Experience/Pay Step as per Adopted Teacher Pay Scale

Date Posted: 3/26/2024          Deadline: Until Filled 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Position Filled - 8/7/2024

Posted:  July 12, 2024

Facilities/Maintenance Services

Primary Purpose

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations, grounds, and district fleet.

Special Knowledge/Skills:                               

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures

Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Location: Marathon Schools/District-wide

Employment Terms:  

At-Will Employment (Non-Exempt Status as per FLSA)

8 Hours/Day 215 Duty Days

Salary/Hourly Rate:  $15.00 - $20.00 per hour (based on skill and experience)

Deadline: Until Filled 

                      Position Filled                                  

Posted:  5/17/24

Business Manager

Application

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the business operations of the district including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and grant management 

​Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in a business related field or educational administration; or a minimum of sixty college credit hours plus 5 years-experience in public school finance/school business management.

Demonstrated competency in the business management

Special Knowledge and Skills:  

Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing

Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

5 years-experience in school business management, public organization, or accounting/finance related field.

Employment Terms:  

Start Date:  Negotiable

Professional - Non Chapter 21 Contract

Professional - Exempt Status

Salary:  Years Experience and Qualifications 

Date Posted: 5/17/2024         Deadline: Until Filled 

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Learning Loss Recovery Tutors

(Temporary/Part-Time Employment)

Federal Program - ARP ESSER

Application Deadline:  Continuous through program period

Preferred:  Two Tutors

Learning Loss Program Period:  February 26, 2024 through March 30, 2024 

45 minute session per student

45 hours per tutor 

Hourly Rate:  $30.00 per hour

Primary Purpose:

Provide supplemental practice and learning support to students to aide in targeted skill development.

Use interventions as guided by campus administration and conduct individual and small group

sessions as needed to support identified students.

Area:  Grades PreK-12

​Qualifications:  Any of the following certificates or degrees: 

Education/Certification:  High school diploma, twelve or more college credit hours preferred, demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned; Non-Certified Teachers, Certified Teachers

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Experience working with children in an educational setting

Knowledge of academic subject assigned

Basic knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience working with students in an approved organization such as church, camp, or university

endorsed setting.

Other:  Board Policy DBAA (Legal) 

Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)

A district shall send or ensure that a person to whom this section applies sends to DPS information required for obtaining NCHRI, which may include fingerprints and photographs.

Education Code 22.0836; 19 TAC 153.1101(5), .1111(d)

A district shall obtain all criminal history record information that relates to an employee, regardless of employment terms, for a district through the Department of Public Safety's criminal history clearinghouse. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elementary Grades 2 & 3               POSITION FILLED

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned 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:  

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

Special Knowledge and 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

Employment Terms:  

2023-2024 School Year

   Probationary Teacher Contract

Professional - Exempt

Salary:  Years Experience/Pay Step as per Adopted Teacher Pay Scale

Date Posted: 04/03/2023      Deadline: Until Filled 

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**Equal Employment Opportunity**

*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.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to Title IX Coordinator:

Contact: Ivonne Durant, Ed.D, Superintendent

Mail: PO Box 416, Marathon, TX 79842

In person:  109 N. 5th, Marathon, TX 79842

Phone: (432) 386-4431

Cell: (214) 577-8707

Email: gidurant@marathonisd.net