ACE; Accelerating Campus Excellence Special Education Teacher Resource​/Inclusion

Position: ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) Special Education Teacher Resource/Inclusion ( 2026-2027
Reports to:

Campus Principal

Salary:
Strategic Compensation Plan $80,000 - $90,000 Base Salary

Duty Days: 212 (187 + 25 ADSY days) or 187 (without 25 ADSY days)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Locations:
Miller Language Academy

At Lake Worth ISD, our Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) initiative is a catalyst for rapid, meaningful change. We place our most exceptional educators at campuses poised for transformation-elevating historically low-performing schools into vibrant, 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.

Pathway 1 - Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Designation

• Holds an active TIA designation (Recognized, Exemplary, or Master)
• Proficient or higher overall T-TESS evaluation rating
• Strong evaluation history with no Improvement Needed ratings

Pathway 2 - Student Growth Evidence

• Demonstrated student growth through district student growth measures
• Proficient or higher overall T-TESS evaluation rating
• Strong evaluation history with no Improvement Needed ratings

Pathway 3 - Comprehensive Professional Readiness

• Fully certified educator
• Strong evaluation history with no Improvement Needed ratings
• Evidence of effective instructional practices and student growth

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.

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