Master Teacher - Math

South San Antonio Independent School District – Frank Madla Elementary School – San Antonio, Texas

Job Title: Master Teacher

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Curriculum Director / Campus Principal

Pay Grade: Teacher Scale+ $10,000 Stipend

Days: 210

Department/Site: Assigned Campus

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Purpose:

The Master Teacher is a key instructional leader on campus responsible for improving teacher effectiveness, supporting student academic growth, and driving continuous school improvement through data‑driven decision making, coaching, and professional development. As a member of the Executive Cabinet and campus/district academic leadership teams, the Master Teacher leads initiatives that promote high‑quality instruction, excellence, and a collaborative professional culture.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university or college preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification
• Successful completion of a fingerprinting background check with a non‑refundable fee of approximately $50 paid by the employee

• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
• Skill in coaching, observation, and delivering high‑quality feedback
• Ability to interpret data, evaluate instructional programs, and drive instructional decisions
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in standards‑based instruction, curriculum, and assessment
• Commitment to reflection, high expectations, and continuous improvement

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in the assigned subject area

• Participate in TAP Summer Institute (TSI) to establish instructional priorities, growth goals, and monitoring systems aligned to school improvement plans.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to maximize instructional time, resources, and impact on student achievement.
• Serve as an active member of the Executive Cabinet, SALT, and DALT.
• Model the district’s “One Team, One Voice” vision through actions, relationships, and decision‑making.
• Support campus and district initiatives and events.

• Ensure all teachers develop and monitor Individual Growth Plans (IGPs), reviewing progress at least three times per year with administrators.
• Conduct weekly classroom walkthroughs and formal observations as needed.
• Provide specific, actionable feedback during post‑conferences aligned to instructional goals.
• Support Tier 2 and Tier 3 teachers through coaching and targeted intervention strategies.
• Facilitate coaching cycles including modeling, co‑teaching, and real‑time feedback.

• Develop, implement, and monitor the campus‑wide Progress Monitoring Tool using district‑approved data trackers.
• Collaborate on the development of the campus assessment calendar and standards‑aligned assessments and exemplars.
• Apply a thorough understanding of State and Federal accountability systems.
• Lead data conversations to identify instructional strengths and growth areas at the teacher, team, and school level.
• Present actionable data and progress monitoring artifacts during Executive Cabinet, SALT, and grade‑level planning meetings.

• Design and maintain the Cluster Long‑Range Plan (LRP) and Cluster Meeting Records (CMRs) aligned to teacher and student needs.
• Monitor effectiveness of cluster meetings and recommend adjustments based on performance data.
• Maintain accurate records of all cluster documents, sign‑ins, attendance logs, and makeup session participation.
• Participate in coaching sessions with district leadership.
• Model effective instructional practices in a master classroom to support student growth.
• Model best practices for other educators to emulate.

• Ensure all instructional plans align with district planning protocols and are accessible in a shared digital format.
• Participate in team planning and provide written/oral feedback to ensure alignment to TEKS and instructional expectations.
• Use formative and…