High School Science Teacher - Gateway College Preparatory School

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER - GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Georgetown, Texas

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  May 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

Position: HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt Position

Salary Range: $57,000-$70,222 annually

Work Days: 187

Location: GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Georgetown, TX

Stipends: One-time sign‑on stipend of $2000 Science to be paid at the end of the school year

Provide students with rigorous learning activities and experiences in the academic subject and grade assigned to help students develop competencies and skills to be successful in post‑secondary education.

• Work collaboratively with other members of campus and district staff to determine instructional goals and objectives and serve the needs of all students.
• Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Prepare and provide instruction based on accommodations as outlined in the student's IEP.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Report and communicate student progress to parents.
• Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
• Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Participate in all continuing professional development and relevant ARD meetings.
• Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required.
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
• Promote and contribute to campus-wide initiatives including AVID.
• Protect confidentiality of students and their families.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instructing students in the subject and grade level assigned.
• Strong knowledge of developing curriculum and integrating technology into daily instruction.

Ability to:

• Design, develop, and implement subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.
• Provide effective and innovative learning experiences for students at a college preparatory level.
• Provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.

Experience:

• Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements;
  Science 8-12 or 7-12 including ESL.

• Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.
• Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties.
• Regularly lifts and carries 1-25 pounds.
• Required high level of mental alertness…