Model Classroom Teacher; MCT -Science; Federal Funded @ Heflin

Model Classroom Teacher (MCT) - Science (Federal Funded) @ Heflin

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Serves as a campus-based instructional leader who provides a living laboratory for teaching excellence. The Model Classroom Teacher supports the implementation of Alief ISD’s Instructional Framework and high‑quality instructional materials (HQIM) to strengthen Tier 1 instruction. This role advances instructional coherence, accelerates student learning, and promotes equity‑driven practices that help every student meet or exceed grade‑level expectations.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (required)
• Appropriate Science Teaching Certification (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of current, evidence‑based Science content & concepts, exploration & inquiry strategies, best science practices and pedagogy.
• Understanding of lesson internalization and differentiation strategies that support all learners.
• Proficiency in analyzing student data to inform instruction and design action plans.
• Knowledge of district‑adopted High‑Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and lesson alignment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional presentation delivery.
• Skill in coaching, modeling, and facilitating adult learning.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate effectively with teachers and administrators.
• Ability to design, lead, and monitor coaching cycles and PLCs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Commitment to equity‑driven, student‑centered instructional practices.

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful Science teaching experience with evidence of increased student achievement (required).
• Experience in a diverse, multicultural district (preferred).
• Experience facilitating or presenting professional learning (required).
• Leadership experience (e.g., instructional coach, team lead, department chair, or grade‑level leader) (preferred).

The Model Classroom Teacher provides direct instruction and executes teacher duties for a proportioned minimum of 50 % of the instructional day, inclusive of delivery to an exemplar model lesson directly to a class for at least one block of the day. This level of instruction enables an opportunity to demonstrate a live‑lab setting for on‑the‑job professional development. The teacher models highly effective science instruction while building the capacity of colleagues through professional learning, real‑time coaching, data analysis, and classroom‑based collaboration.

It is a district expectation that the role is 90 % directly correlated to instructional duties weekly, as documented via Outlook Calendar.

• Teach the proportioned equivalency of direct instruction with sections or blocks as the teacher of record, maintaining a roster(s) that meet(s) TIA requirements. The 50 % of the instructional day also includes a planning period for the MCT and other teacher‑like duties (grades, conferencing, etc.).
• Provide high‑quality Science instruction, demonstrating best practices in conceptual understanding, science standards, lab execution, and problem‑solving.
• Use the classroom as a professional lab for observation, coaching, and learning walks.

• Partner with campus administrators and teachers to deliver real‑time coaching, modeling, and feedback that strengthen Tier 1 instruction.
• Develop strategic coaching rotations and efficient feedback to improve science instruction and student outcomes.
• Support small‑group instruction for students beyond assigned rosters using evidence‑based high‑impact tutoring practices.
• Lead professional learning aligned with district priorities and the Strategic Plan.

• Co‑facilitate weekly PLCs in collaboration with campus administrators to ensure standards of alignment, lesson internalization, and student progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and implement standards‑aligned lessons and daily demonstrations of learning.
• Participa…