2025-2026 CTE Business Teacher @ Elsik High School

Alief ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a CTE Business Teacher for Elsik High School. This position involves creating learning activities that support students' growth in a technical education environment, planning lessons, assessing student learning, and managing classroom dynamics. An ideal candidate will possess relevant educational qualifications and teaching experience, ensuring an impactful learning experience for students.

Benefits

Certified Teacher Sign-on Bonus: $4,000

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Education in career and technical education required.
• Proven teaching abilities and classroom management skills essential.
• Experience through student teaching or internships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans that meet district curriculum.
• Assess student learning and adapt instructional methods.
• Create a conducive learning environment and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Knowledge of career and technical education subject

Ability to instruct students

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Valid Texas career and technical education certificate

Job description

2025-2026 CTE Business Teacher @ Elsik High School

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Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or high school diploma/GED and equivalent wage-earning experience as required by certification
• Valid Texas career and technical education certificate with required license, endorsements, and training for subject and level assigned, or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of career and technical education subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to oversee student field experiences in career area assigned
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Student teaching, approved internship, or three (3) years of wage-earning experience in the area of certification

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Strategies

• 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 individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• 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 assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

• 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 administrator.
• Present a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior 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 selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct the work of assigned instructional paraprofessionals.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district

2025-2026 Salary Schedule

Minimum teacher salary is $64,100

2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, the salary will be less.

Certified teacher sign-on bonus:

Certified Teacher - Any field - $4,000

Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained Assignment) - $5,000

Bilingual Certified Teacher - $5,000

Certified Teacher with existing TIA Designation - $8,000

Bonus payment delivered in two (2) installments-50% (9/30/25), 50% (9/30/26)

Sign-on Bonus eligibility ends July 17, 2025

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