Academic Teacher - Peer Tutor

Bartlett-Bartlett Unit; Bartlett (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham School District Bartlett-Bartlett Unit in Bartlett, Texas, is seeking an Academic Teacher - Peer Tutor to implement and monitor a peer tutoring program for incarcerated students and supervise classroom activities. Immediate opening with duties focusing on instructional support and program administration.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a core subject, enrollment in a TEA-approved Alternative Certification Program (or commitment to enroll within 30 days), and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a core subject area is required.
• Enrollment or acceptance into a TEA accredited Alternative Certification Program is required.
• Willingness to enter into a TEA accredited Alternative Certification Program within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct learning support activities for adult incarcerated students.
• Follow Windham School District curriculum guides for the assignment area.
• Participate in district staff development programs as required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Monitor students in the program.
• Work with individual students and small groups.
• Maintain lesson plans and attendance records per WSD policies.
• Submit reports as required by program needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in core subject

TEA Alternative Certification Program enrollment

Job description

Academic Teacher - Peer Tutor

Windham School District Bartlett-Bartlett Unit - Bartlett, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12 , and Windham School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5959923

Application Deadline: Oct 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Academic Teacher - Peer Tutor

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.

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Group: Schedule T Salary Plan

Primary Purpose: Implement and monitor Peer Tutoring program to provide quality educational support to incarcerated students as well as supervise classroom activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a core subject area;

and

Be currently enrolled or already accepted into a TEA accredited Alternative Certification Program;

or

Be willing to enter into a TEA accredited Alternative Certification Program within 30 days of hire.

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 support 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. Monitor the students participating in the program.
• 6. Work with individual students and small groups.
• 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 and be 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 of subject material.
• 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 job duties.
• 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.

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 less than 31 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,952 to $81,888 Per Year

Job Categories

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Emma Pitrucha , HR Officer I
• Huntsville - Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]