2026 - 2027 SY Early Childhood Bilingual Teacher Pool (PK3-Kinder)
Job ID: 5629935
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $59,300 to $76,165 Per Year
Job Description
Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Department: Assigned Campus
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary
Qualifications
- Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university; Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned; Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
- Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of core academic subject assigned, curriculum and instruction, ability to instruct students and manage behavior, strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience: One-year student teaching or approved internship; alternatives acceptable per Board of Trustees.
PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations
- Positive Engagement: Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table.
- Builds Relationships: Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions demonstrating care and interest in well‑being of all stakeholders.
- Exhibits Professionalism: Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth.
- Models Ethics: Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders.
- Communicates Effectively: Maintains open lines of two‑way communication with staff, students, parents, and community.
- Student‑centered Excellence: Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and staff; demonstrates expertise; establishes shared vision; implements plans; expects results.
- Joint Empowerment: Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action; promotes collaboration; inspires action; builds capacity; develops leaders.
- Adaptive Innovation: Scans environment; manages change; champions solutions; acknowledges outcomes.
Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties
In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.
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 principal.
- Be 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.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent walking.
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
Environment: Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.
It is the policy of the Pharr‑San Juan‑Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.