Teacher - Social Studies

Teacher - Social Studies

Waxahachie ISD
• Howard Jr. High School – Waxahachie, Texas

Job : 5618467

Final date to receive applications: Aug 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $57,000 to $66,570 Per Year

Title: Teacher

Duty Days: 187

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Structure

Dept/School: Assigned Campus

Pay

Schedule:

Teacher Pay Structure

Wage/Hour: Exempt

Date Revised: 2025

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfil their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behaviour
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• ESL and GT Certification Preferred

Experience

• At least one‑year student teaching or approved internship

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• 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 understanding of the learning styles and 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).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

• Help students analyse and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behaviour in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• 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 staff development activities to improve job‑related skills
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerised reports, records and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Model behaviour that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the…