High School - Teacher: Science

High School - Teacher:
Science

La Joya Independent School District, Palmview High School — Mission, Texas.

Job  | Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled | Posted:
Jul 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date:
To Be Determined |

Reports to:

Principal

Job Title: Teacher |
Wage/Hour Status: TEExempt |
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule |
Dept./School: Assigned Campus |
Revised Date: March 27, 2017 |
Funding Source: 199 Local Funds |
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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.
• Knowledgeable in effective schools research, principles of accreditation standards, and Texas Education Agency requirements.
• Knowledgeable in teaching techniques and methodology, in the physical, mental, and emotional child development process, and special needs of exceptional learners.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and the times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor within the effective schools research and framework for school excellence.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation to accomplish instructional goals and objectives.
• Assist in formulating, upholding, and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board Policy.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and professional relations with others.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Provide for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Accept responsibilities for co‑curricular activities as assigned when these activities do not interfere with a teacher’s primary teaching assignment.

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data. Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to interpret and implement TEA rules and regulations.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Occasional prolonged hours, regular physical demands of stooping, lifting, and other strenuous demands of job performance.

Position Working Days: 187 Days

Full-Time

$58,300 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.