English Teacher, MS

Job Details

Job Title: English Teacher – Middle School  School Year)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Days per year: 187

Minimum Salary: $62,750

Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

Reports To: Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Implement the District instructional program and educational philosophy in the subject area or grade level designated, aligning with District goals, policies, and procedures.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate clearly and respectfully, champion student needs, and drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship (preferred)

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze student performance data
• Knowledge of lesson design and Professional Learning Communities
• Willingness to work in small learning communities

• Teach in accordance with staff assignment.
• Use effective teaching practices to ensure authentic student engagement and learning.
• Design effective lesson plans with immediate and long‑range goals and real‑world relevance.
• Select appropriate materials and activities; present subject matter clearly and engagingly.
• Coordinate and plan with team members; use technology to support instruction.
• Monitor and assess student performance through formative and summative assessments; analyze data to develop plans for student success.
• Implement the RTO process when appropriate; participate in professional learning communities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning; manage classroom procedures and student behavior using positive discipline techniques.
• Support student welfare, supervise behavior and safety inside and outside the classroom, and collaborate with counselors, administrators, parents, and support staff.
• Teach students about school safety and emergency procedures.
• Participate in and support co‑curricular activities related to the subject area.
• Communicate regularly with parents about progress, behavior, and attendance.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in the online gradebook and for attendance, materials, and funds; meet required record‑keeping formats and timelines.
• Exemplify professionalism; cooperate with staff and administrators; share work willingly; engage in continuous improvement and stay current through professional development.
• Adhere to the Texas Education Code of Ethics, District policies, and campus improvement plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

The role requires physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; travel within the district and statewide. Mental demands include problem solving, data interpretation, policy application, and effective oral and written communication under stress.