Academic Teacher Lit1,2/Lit 2,3

Lamesa - Smith

Lamesa (TX)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 82,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Windham School District in Lamesa, Texas seeks an Academic Teacher to educate and supervise adult incarcerated students. The role requires adherence to WSD curricula and district policies, with responsibilities spanning lesson planning, assessment, and classroom management.

The position emphasizes clear instruction, organized record-keeping, and collaboration with staff to meet student performance targets and district improvement goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Must meet SBEC requirements for area of assignment.
Elementary or Secondary level certification in foundation subject area.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct learning activities for adult incarcerated students.
Follow Windham School District curriculum guides for assignment area.
Participate in district staff development programs and attend meetings.
Maintain lesson plans and accurate attendance records as required.
Administer and interpret tests and report results as needed.
Cooperate with staff to meet instructional goals and policies.

Skills

Oral & Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Policy & Procedure Interpretation

Record Keeping

Education

Bachelor's Degree

SBEC Certification Requirements

Elementary/Secondary Level Certification

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Academic Teacher

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 “Employment of Retirees,” selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Primary Purpose: Provide quality education to incarcerated students and supervise classroom activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Must meet State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) requirements for area of assignment.

Elementary or Secondary level certification ina foundation subject area.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students.

2. Follow the Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guide(s) for area of assignment.

3. Participate in district staff development programs as required.

4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.

5. Participate in all evaluations and self-studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contracting agency.

6. Serve on curriculum, textbooks and other committees as assigned.

7. Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy.

8. Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.

9. Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.

10. Give clear oral and written instructions to students.

11. Manage student behavior in the classroom that is firm, fair, and consistent in applying classroom rules.

12. Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of the students.

13. Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level.

14. Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instructional activity.

15. Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests and other tests as required by the principal.

16. Arrange seating, materials, and displays in such a manner as to harmonize with instructional aims and procedures.

17. Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.

18. Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.

19. Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.

20. Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

21. Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.

22. Follow statutory and agency regulations.

23. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policy according to WSD requirements.

24. Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district.

25. Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.

26. Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and/or innovative approaches to improve performance.

27. Perform other duties as assigned.

Policy, Reports, and Law

28. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

29. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

30. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned jobduties.

31. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings. May also supervise teacher aides.

Working Conditions

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$50,952 to $81,888 Per Year

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment

Job Requirements