8th Grade English Teacher

8th Grade English Teacher

La Joya Independent School District, Cesar Chavez Middle School – Mission, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5768105
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Teacher
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary

Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Revised Date: March 27, 2017

District Primary

Purpose:

To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary

Purpose:

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university; valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.

Experience/Knowledge: Be knowledgeable in effective schools research, principles of accreditation standards, and Texas Education Agency requirements; teaching techniques and methodology; child development; special needs of exceptional learners.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within district resource limits.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and provide written evidence of preparation upon supervisor request.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with location limits and student needs.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress regularly.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law, district policy, and regulation.
• Assist in formulating, upholding, and enforcing school rules, regulations, and Board policy.
• Be available to students and parents outside instructional day when required under reasonable terms.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Cooperate with staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with others.
• Maintain open communication with students and parents about academic and behavioral progress.
• Engage in professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework.
• Accept responsibilities for co-curricular activities as assigned when not interfering with primary teaching duties.

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively and interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress; implement TEA rules and regulations.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Occasional prolonged hours; stooping, lifting, and other strenuous demands.

Position working days: 187 days.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Ciro Gonzalez, Principal
• Cesar Chavez Middle School
• Phone:

$57,200 per Year (Full
- Time).