Teacher, Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Elementary Accelerating Campus Excellence; ACE Campus

Teacher, Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Elementary – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus  School Year)

Location: Ponderosa Elementary School, Houston, Texas

School District: Spring Independent School District

Position Type: Full‑Time, Exempt

Salary: Minimum $62,750 (based on 2025‑2026 Pay Scale)

Start Date: Immediately

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Reports To: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

Stipends: Bilingual Stipend: $5,500; ACE Stipends: STAAR Tested Area Teachers: $10,000
Pre‑Kindergarten–2nd Grade Teachers / Interventionists: $5,000
All Other Teachers: $2,500

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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (required).

• Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for grade level and/or subject area assignment (required).
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with Bilingual Education endorsement (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.

• Two or more years of successful classroom teaching experience.

• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• 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.
• Knowledge of bilingual instructional strategies and second language acquisition.
• Ability to deliver instruction in both English and Spanish in accordance with bilingual program requirements.
• 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 and learning styles.
• Set clear learning objectives and monitor student progress toward mastery.
• Participate in structured lesson internalization and collaborative planning processes aligned to campus instructional priorities.
• Provide instruction in both English and…