Teacher, 1st Grade Elementary- Accelerating Campus Excellence; ACE Campus

1st Grade Elementary Teacher – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus  School Year)

Location:

Ponderosa Elementary School

Reports To:

Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Pay Grade:
Teacher Salary Scale

Contracted Days:
Per District Calendar

ACE Stipends (Based on Assignment)

• STAAR Tested Area Teachers (Teachers of Record for students taking a STAAR assessment): $10,000
• Pre-Kindergarten through 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.

Teachers assigned to ACE campuses are expected to demonstrate strong instructional practice, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to work within a highly collaborative, results-driven environment focused on measurable student growth.

All employees of Spring Independent School District are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students, and drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.

• Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for grade level and/or subject area assignment 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:

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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

• 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.