Teacher - Science

Teacher - Science

Starting Date: Jul 31, 2026

Pay Grade: I00 (Based on Years of Experience)

Wage Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Science:
General

Reports to: Principal

Duty Day: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience - Teacher Hiring Schedule)

Date Revised: 06-23

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned in one of the following areas:
  Technology Education, Math, Science Composite, or Math/Physical Science/Engineering; (Math/Science Composite preferred)
• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of design and delivery issues related to alignment for best results in student achievement
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior and meet other student needs as required
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Student teaching or approved internship
• Able to perform formative assessments and adequately facilitate small and large group instruction

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.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show evidence of preparation in district wide curriculum management and lesson planner 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. Sponsor outside activities 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 the 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 reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the…