Teacher - 2nd Grade Bilingual @ Alexander Elementary

Teacher - 2nd Grade Bilingual @ Alexander Elementary

Location:

Alexander Elementary, Houston, Texas

Job : 5841294

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Teacher - 2nd Grade Bilingual @ Alexander Elementary

To assist students in becoming proficient in English and Spanish by planning and delivering sheltered lessons that access the four domains of language (ELPS) and academic content (TEKS) and skills that will contribute to their development as contributing bilingual and biliterate citizens within a diverse and multicultural society.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual
• Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)

• Ability to implement sheltered instruction across all content areas
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships among colleagues
• Knowledge of district’s bilingual and ESL programs
• Bilingual required

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• Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education by sheltering instruction across contents on a daily basis.
• Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula.
• Create an inviting, risk-free, supportive and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working hours.
• Assess the ongoing accomplishments and needs of students; maintain appropriate records; provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Diagnose the learning needs of all students and seek the assistance of building and district leadership for appropriate intervention methods, techniques and strategies.
• Implement instructional, linguistic, and/or modifications and accommodations per Admission, Review, Dismissal ARD and/or LPAC decisions with students receiving services under all federal and state guidelines.
• Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Implement an appropriate and effective discipline management system for the classroom in alignment with building and district policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding admissions, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate – 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
• Maintain competence through professional development activities to meet campus, district and/or federal requirements.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds);
May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with…