ACE; Accelerating Campus Excellence Middle School Teacher

Overview

ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) Teacher

Reports to:

Campus Principal
Salary:
Strategic Compensation Plan $88,000 - $100,000 Base Salary
Duty Days: 212 (187 + 25 ADSY days)
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Locations:
William James Middle School, Wedgwood Middle School, Morningside Middle School

Transform Education. Empower Students. Lead with Excellence.

Fort Worth ISD’s Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) schools are driving rapid change where it matters most. We place top-tier teachers and leaders in campuses ready for transformation; schools that are rising from historically low performance to become thriving centers of learning.

ACE educators extend learning time, deliver high-impact instruction, and receive intensive support to accelerate student success. With opportunities for all, excellence, and urgency at the core, ACE schools offer a bold opportunity to make a lasting difference.

If you're ready to teach with purpose, lead with passion, and ignite achievement—ACE is where you belong

Application Process

• Complete Online Application
• Submit Verifiable Student Achievement Data. Once a completed application is received and vetted for minimum requirements, a data request sheet will be emailed to interested candidates requesting measurable evidence demonstrating a track record of accelerating student achievement.
• Data Submission is required for All Applicants
• Applications without student achievement artifacts will not be considered.

Position Purpose

Deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth for all students, ensuring individual access to accelerated learning and preparation for global competitiveness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Instructional Excellence:
  Teach district curriculum using well-designed, standards-aligned lesson plans.
• Employ rigorous instructional strategies and project-based learning to foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and styles.
• Utilize a variety of instructional media and techniques appropriate to student capabilities.

Assessment and Data

• Assess student mastery using multiple tools: formative assessments, performance tasks, standardized tests, and observations.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, grades, and assessment data.
• Monitor and proctor standardized tests; manage test materials and data securely.

Classroom and Behavior Management

• Establish and maintain effective classroom management and discipline strategies.
• Monitor student behavior in classrooms, hallways, and assigned duty stations.
• Create a learning environment that is safe, inclusive, and conducive to academic success.

Family and Community Engagement

• Initiate and maintain open communication with parents and families regarding academic and behavioral progress.
• Participate in school events, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Interpret and promote the school’s educational programs to the community.

Professional Collaboration and Growth

• Collaborate with peers, serve on committees, and contribute to curriculum development.
• Attend district and campus professional development activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and demonstrate high standards of conduct and work ethic.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate aides, volunteers, and student teachers as applicable.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including supplemental assignments under special revenue or compensatory education funds.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.

Certification

• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for grade level and/or subject area required.

Experience

• Two years of certified teaching experience required.
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
• Bilingual fluency beneficial in some settings.

Skills And Abilities

• Effective communication skills (written and oral) across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships internally and externally.
• Technological proficiency including…