Teacher - Academic​/Math Lab

Teacher – Academic Support/Math Lab(6–8th Grade)

Katy ISD MAYDE CREEK JUNIOR HIGH - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job : 5799992
Final date to receive applications: Jul 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Principal

Duty Day: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience – Teacher Hiring Schedule)

Date Revised: 06-23

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, Master’s preferred
• Reading and/or math specialization preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• A minimum of four years of experience teaching reading/math preferred
• Knowledge of reading and/or math intervention strategies
• Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic reading/math assessment instruments
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and meet other student needs as required
• Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and adequately facilitate small and large group instruction

The mission of this role:

Provide reading and/or math intervention to at-risk students. Administer diagnostic assessments to identify specific instructional needs of at-risk students, and develop and deliver reading/math intervention plans to accelerate reading/math growth for students who qualify for at-risk according to the 13 state criteria.

What success looks like for this role:

• Provide reading/math intervention to at-risk students "most" at risk of failing to attain grade level expectations.
• Administer diagnostic reading/math instruments to students most at risk of reading/math failure.
• Interpret diagnostic reading/math instruments to determine specific instructional needs of at-risk students.
• Develop instructional plans to meet the individualized needs of identified at-risk students.
• Monitor reading/math progress of identified at-risk students.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Assist classroom teachers in analyzing reading/math assessments and in designing and delivering reading/math interventions.
• Participate in collaborative committees to make instructional and placement decisions for struggling at-risk students.
• Provide parent training on how to support children’s literacy and math development in the home.
• Attend ongoing staff development in the areas of reading/math intervention.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of at-risk students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations and IEPs.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect at-risk students, equipment, materials, and Facilities.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.

Potential leadership opportunities in this role:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Why work for Katy ISD?

• Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency
• Forbes rating – one of the best employers in the state of Texas
• Niche rating – top school district in the Houston area
• World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of…