NES 7th Grade ELA ESL Teacher

Overview

NES 7th Grade ELA ESL Teacher
HOUSTON ISD
Occupation:
Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Location:

Houston, TX - 77099
Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Positions available: 1
Source:
Work In Texas
Web Site:
Work In Texas
Onsite / Remote:
Work onsite all of the time

• Deliver high-quality core academic instruction aligned to HISD curriculum, accountability standards, and Future 2 design principles.
• Teach mixed-grade cohorts within the Future 2 dyad model for designated courses and learning experiences.
• Design and facilitate engaging, discussion-driven lessons that promote critical thinking, judgment, collaboration, and adaptability.
• Integrate AI-enabled and adaptive learning tools to accelerate student learning and model responsible technology use.
• Explicitly teach and assess Habits of Success using District-adopted rubrics and performance-based assessments.
• Conduct regular individual and small-group coaching sessions to support student goal-setting, persistence, and accountability.
• Motivate students to meet academic benchmarks and successfully complete required dyad experiences.
• Monitor, track, and analyze student progress toward promotion and performance criteria.
• Address disengagement or resistance using developmentally appropriate and productive strategies.
• Maintain a structured, positive learning environment with high expectations for attendance, behavior, and effort.
• Prepare students for experiential learning opportunities including field trips, community-based learning, and travel experiences.
• Foster strong, supportive relationships that promote student engagement, confidence, and ownership of learning.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, expectations, and requirements.
• Collaborate with administrators, learning coaches, teacher apprentices, and community partners to support student outcomes.
• Participate in professional development, collaborative planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support extended-day programming as assigned.

• Work Complexity / Independent Judgment: Work requires frequent independent judgment in instructional design, motivation strategies, and student support decisions. General supervision is provided, with high expectations for autonomy, professionalism, and instructional effectiveness. High personal standards and ability to hold students to excellence. Strong classroom presence, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building skills. Flexibility and adaptability within a non-traditional instructional model.
• Budget Authority: None.
• Problem Solving: Position requires identifying instructional and motivational challenges and implementing appropriate strategies to support student success. Solutions are typically developed collaboratively and refined through feedback and data review.