1st Grade Elementary Teacher – Accelerating Campus Excellence; ACE Campus

1st Grade Elementary Teacher – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus  School Year)

Ponderosa Elementary School – Spring Independent School District – Houston, Texas

Job : 5715306

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Days per Year: 187

Minimum Salary: $62,750 (Based on  Pay Scale)

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

Contracted Days: Per District Calendar

ACE Stipends (Based on Assignment)

• $10,000 for STAAR Tested Area Teachers (Teachers of Record for students taking a STAAR assessment)
• $5,000 for Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Teachers / Interventionists
• $2,500 for all other teachers

Primary

Purpose:

Provide highly effective, data-driven instruction that accelerates student achievement on an Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) campus. ACE teachers support the district’s school turnaround strategy by implementing rigorous instructional practices, participating in structured instructional coaching and professional learning cycles, and collaborating closely with campus leadership to rapidly improve student outcomes.

Teachers assigned to ACE campuses are expected to demonstrate strong instructional practice, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to work within a highly collaborative, results-driven environment focused on measurable student growth.

All employees of Spring Independent School District are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students, and drive continuous improvement.

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

Certifications: Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for grade level and/or subject area assignment required.

Teachers assigned to Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3 and Special Education must hold or obtain:

• Reading Academy completion or equivalent credential, or
• Science of Teaching Reading (STR) certification, in accordance with state requirements.

Experience –

Required:

Two or more years of successful classroom teaching experience.

Experience – Preferred: Experience working with diverse student populations.

Experience – Preferred: Bilingual fluency beneficial in some settings.

Teachers selected for ACE campuses must demonstrate strong instructional effectiveness through one of the following pathways:

• 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 TEA Value-Added Model (VAM) or comparable 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

• Knowledge of subjects assigned and strong understanding of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to deliver rigorous, data-driven instruction aligned to state standards
• Ability to analyze and use student data to inform instruction
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with instructional coaches and colleagues
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional learning and instructional improvement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-expectation instructional environment focused on measurable student outcomes

Instruction and Student Achievement

• Implement high-quality, standards-aligned instruction designed to accelerate student learning and close achievement gaps.
• Plan and deliver lessons that incorporate effective instructional strategies, differentiation, and student engagement.
• Utilize a variety of instructional media and teaching techniques appropriate to student needs…