Middle School Mathematics Teacher—Ignite Mesquite

Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Ignite Community School is on a mission to create a world where every scholar, supported by their families and communities, experiences a joyful and transformative academic journey. Empowered with knowledge, skills, a strong moral compass, and unwavering confidence, these scholars emerge as change agents who thrive to build a more equitable and compassionate society.

Join us at Ignite Community Schools, where we're lighting the way for student success across Texas! As a network of multiple public charter schools under Responsive Education Solutions, we're dedicated to creating joyful, academically excellent environments that empower students to pursue their dreams, whether in college, career, or beyond. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism is at the core of everything we do.

We're seeking passionate individuals to join our team and family, individuals who believe in the potential of every child and are ready to champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and rise together with us. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a team that's shaping the future, join us at Ignite Community Schools.

Together, we can build a more just world, one student at a time.

The Middle School Mathematics Teacher at Ignite Community School – Mesquite will facilitate rigorous, engaging, and TEKS-aligned mathematics instruction for students in grades 6–8. This teacher develops student competencies in mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and quantitative literacy, while building the confidence every scholar needs to succeed in advanced coursework and beyond. The Middle School Math Teacher provides leadership, motivation, and high-quality instruction that meets each student where they are and challenges them to grow.

Instructional Delivery & Planning

• Prepare and deliver effective, TEKS-aligned mathematics lessons that instruct and motivate students in grades 6–8 through rigorous, evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Assign lessons, classwork, and homework aligned to grade-level standards and correct them in a timely manner.
• Administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports informing parents of student performance.
• Provide academic interventions and targeted support for struggling students, including alignment with campus MTSS Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.
• Maintain student grades, classroom calendar, and student-parent communication via the school's online grading and communication tool.

Classroom Culture & Management

• Maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment conducive to mathematical inquiry and student learning.
• Maintain discipline and behavioral expectations consistent with Ignite's PBIS framework.
• Set a positive example for classroom care and organization, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning environment.
• Inspire, praise, and correct students with consistency, care, and interest to encourage academic success and character development.

Family & Community Engagement

• Regularly communicate with students and parents to discuss student progress — celebrating growth and addressing areas of need.
• Actively participate in marketing and student recruiting activities as necessary.
• Perform duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in course selection, and counseling students on academic and adjustment challenges.

Professional Responsibilities & Collaboration

• Participate in required faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Work closely with Special Education and 504 staff to ensure student accommodations are implemented with fidelity in the mathematics classroom.
• Read and comply with the RES Employee Handbook, the RES Student-Parent Handbook, the Campus Handbook, and other RES manuals and procedures documents.
• Perform special projects during and after school hours, and other duties as assigned (after-school hours may include, but are not limited to, tutoring, morning and afternoon student drop-off and pick-up…