2026-2027 4th Grade One Way Dual Language Teacher @ Hearne
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
Assist students in becoming proficient in two languages and in content areas to promote bilingualism and biliteracy skills, contributing to their development as responsible citizens within a diverse and multicultural society.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
- Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual or ESL certification
- Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to build and maintain productive relationships among colleagues
- Knowledge of district’s bilingual and ESL programs
- Strong bilingual and biliterate proficiency required for Spanish subject (Literacy & Grammar, Science, Social Studies)
- No experience required
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Serve a diverse population of students participating in state/federal programs and general education across all content areas.
- Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency, district mandates, and curricula.
- Create an inviting, risk‑free, supportive and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students; supervise students in out‑of‑classroom activities during assigned hours.
- Assess ongoing accomplishments and needs of students; maintain appropriate records and provide immediate feedback and progress reports in accordance with building and district guidelines.
- Diagnose learning needs of all students and seek assistance from building and district leadership for appropriate interventions.
- Implement instructional, linguistic, and/or modifications and accommodations per ARD/LPAC decisions and federal/state guidelines.
- Confer and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators per building and district guidelines.
- Implement an effective discipline management system aligned with building and district policies governing student conduct.
- Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for admissions, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
- Maintain an acceptable attendance rate of 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
- Maintain competence through professional development activities to meet campus, district, and federal requirements.
Other duties
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence.
- Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary: $67,100 per year. Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district.