Teacher - Science

Teacher - Science

Katy ISD PAETOW HIGH - Katy, Texas (Open in Google Maps)

This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job : 5487431

Final date to receive applications: Jan 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Principal

Duty Days: 187

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
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• ESL certification required for, ELA, Reading and self-contained Special Education teaching assignments (or ability to obtain within two years)
• General knowledge of design and delivery issues related to alignment for best results in student achievement
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Student teaching or approved internship
• 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 students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

What success looks like for this role:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show evidence of preparation in Eduphoria/Forethought as required by district policy.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Cooperate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Implement technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned, and sponsor outside activities as approved by the campus principal.
• Present positive role model for students.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations and IEPs.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in campus and district staff development programs.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile and maintain all physical and computerized…