Teacher, Middle School Reading Language Arts

Teacher, Middle School Reading Language Arts (26-27)

Southwest Schools (Educational Leadership, Inc.) Leadership and Global Studies Academy – Houston, Texas

Starting Date: Immediately

About Southwest Public Schools

Southwest Public Schools is a Houston-based public school district with over 25 years of serving our community across 5 campuses. We are driven by a deep commitment to student success and a belief that great schools are built by great people — which is why we invest in our staff through:

• Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) opportunities
• Certification reimbursement
• Ongoing professional development
• Competitive salaries and benefits including district contributions toward employee and family coverage.

At SWPS, you'll find a collaborative, mission-driven culture where educators have the autonomy to do their best work and the support to grow throughout their career.

Compensation

The starting salary for non-certified teachers at 0 years of experience is $56,500
, with additional stipends ranging from $500–$5,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership roles. Southwest Public Schools also participates in the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program, a state-funded initiative that rewards highly effective teachers with up to $29,000 in additional compensation — giving educators a clear and meaningful pathway to significantly grow their earning potential over time.

Our Mission

Our mission is to prepare college and career-ready students for life-long success.

Our Vision

We are a premier district of choice that meets the diverse needs of all students by creating an inclusive community that fosters a strong sense of self-worth.

District Culture

Southwest Public Schools believes in promoting a culture that embodies and fosters a collaborative approach to learning. Staff relationships are collegial, collaborative, and productive, and all staff members are held to high professional standards. Mistakes are not seen as failures, but as opportunities to learn and grow for both students and educators.

Position Summary

Provide students with appropriate instruction, learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.

• Plan a program of study that adheres to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district and campus’ philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Maint…