Bilingual Elementary Teacher (K-5) - Inspire Growth

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver rigorous instruction, monitor progress, and differentiate lessons to meet diverse student needs in a standards-based program. The role emphasizes project-based learning and data-driven decision making to accelerate student growth.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate; bilingual abilities are a plus. The position follows the district Salary Schedule and 187 duty days, with exempt status and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher certificate at the appropriate level for assignment OR Accepted in an approved Alternative Certificate Program (ACP) and have passed the required prerequisite examinations.
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
• Bilingual fluency is beneficial in some settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach the District curriculum utilizing well-designed lesson plans and rigorous instruction combined with curriculum activities and instructional objectives that are standards-based, measurable, and accelerate the transfer of learning and knowledge.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional materials and strategies to provide differentiated instruction and address individual needs of the students.
• Develop instructional units and opportunities for enrichments, differentiations and project-based learning to provide for collaboration, creative thinking, and extended interaction among students.
• Assess and document student mastery of curriculum objectives and student progress and growth utilizing frequent, appropriate, on-going and multiple assessment tools through interventions, and formal and informal assessment procedures, including standardized tests, formative assessments, performance tasks, enrichments, and observations.
• Perform essential functions and roles pertaining to standardized testing, including monitoring and proctoring tests, securing and disseminating test data, combined with maintaining current and accurate records of student test data.
• Maintain accurate and efficient record-keeping of official attendance records, grade reports, student files, documentation of state and local assessment preparation, and other appropriate documents.
• Execute and maintain appropriate student-centered discipline techniques and effective classroom management strategies to maximize student learning and time-on-task.
• Monitor student behavior outside the classroom at designated times, between classes, and at assigned duty stations.
• Engage parents and families in the academic and behavioral progress of their child by initiating parent conferences and providing opportunities for parents to continually support student learning and school programs.
• Contribute ideas, work on committees, collaborate with peers, participate in curriculum development and revision activities as appropriate, and attend district and campus professional development activities demonstrating a commitment to personal and professional growth and development.
• Attend and participate in school events during and outside of regular school hours.
• Perform all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations, specifically EG (Local), together with exhibiting high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
• "Other duties as assigned" may include working in supplemental assignments under special revenue funds or state compensatory education funds.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Teaching Certificate

Job description

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver rigorous instruction, monitor progress, and differentiate lessons to meet diverse student needs in a standards-based program. The role emphasizes project-based learning and data-driven decision making to accelerate student growth.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate; bilingual abilities are a plus. The position follows the district Salary Schedule and 187 duty days, with exempt status and ongoing