English III Teacher

Job Title:

English III Teacher () Job Details

• Position Type:
  Teaching High School / English Language Arts
• Date Posted: 4/20/2026
• Location:
  
  C.
  
  E. King High School

To provide rigorous instruction in English that prepares students for advanced academic success, fosters critical thinking, and supports mastery of state standards. The teacher will create an engaging classroom environment that promotes analytical reading, advanced writing, and thoughtful discussion.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
• Gifted/Talented endorsement or willingness to obtain (preferred)
• AP or Pre-AP training preferred (College Board or district approved)

• Successful secondary ELA teaching experience preferred
• Experience teaching Pre-AP, Honors, or Advanced courses strongly preferred

• Develop and deliver engaging lessons aligned with TEKS and the district's Pre-AP English curriculum.
• Challenge students with high expectations and college-readiness skills in reading, writing, grammar, and analysis.
• Integrate complex texts, literary and rhetorical analysis, and structured writing tasks into instruction.
• Monitor and assess student progress through formative and summative assessments; use data to inform instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of Pre-AP learners.

• Establish and maintain a classroom culture of respect, inquiry, and academic rigor.
• Implement district and campus policies and procedures related to student discipline and classroom operations.

• Participate in department PLCs, campus professional development, and instructional coaching.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Support school wide literacy initiatives and collaborate with ELA team members.

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Handle multiple priorities and frequent interruptions

• Occasional lifting of materials (up to 25 pounds)

Performance will be evaluated according to established district policies and administrative guidelines.

• Salary Commensurate with Experience
• Starting Salary $67,200
• Please note that this role requires in-person attendance and is not eligible for remote work.

Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through April 25, 2026. After this date, applications will continue to be accepted in the event a suitable candidate is not identified. If no viable candidate is selected from the initial applicant pool, applications submitted after April 26th will be reviewed in five-day intervals until a candidate is recommended for hire.