English Teacher

Goodwill Central Texas; Overton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Central Texas is seeking an English Teacher for the Excel Center for Adults to deliver TEKS-aligned instruction in a public charter high school for adults aged 18 to 50. The role emphasizes student-centered teaching, with creative instructional strategies and blended/online learning tools.

You will develop lesson plans, assess progress, and collaborate with the instructional team to meet graduation goals under TEKS standards, fostering diploma attainment and career readiness in a

Qualifications

• Provide instruction to adults focusing on English courses and TEKS-aligned outcomes.
• Develop and revise curriculum for Excel Center English courses.
• Assess student progress through attendance, grades, and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in English courses (English 1-4; electives).
• Develop and revise curriculum with lesson plans, projects, and assessments aligned to TEKS and Excel Center standards.
• Assess individual student progress and tailor instruction to needs.
• Use data to refine lessons and achieve learning goals.

Skills

English instruction

TEKS knowledge

Curriculum development

Student-centered instruction

Job description

Company

For more than six decades,

Company

For more than six decades, Goodwill Central Texas has been relentlessly focused on empowering thousands of people to work. We transform revenue from over 37 retail locations into a combination of education, career training, job placement, career coaching and support, and more. Every time you shop or support Goodwill, you are helping fund our greater mission to serve our community. Goodwill’s vision extends far beyond our retail stores and your generous donations: We envision a Central Texas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Goodwill Excel Center for Adults opened in 2014 as an open-enrollment public charter high school for adults ages 18 to 50. The Excel Center Adult High School transforms lives in a supportive and holistic learning environment where all students are empowered to achieve.

https://excelcenterhighschool.org

Commitment to Excellence

At The Excel Center, we are building a high-performing organization focused on transforming lives through the power of education and work and becoming the model of excellence for adult education across Texas. Our team members contribute to a culture grounded in our values of caring, innovation, and accountability and focused on strong graduate outcomes.

All Excel Team Members

• Deliver Excellence - Uphold high standards of professionalism, execution, and service to students
• Own the Outcome - Demonstrate accountability through ownership, reliability, follow-through, and continuous improvement.
• Work as One Team - Collaborate and contribute positively to a solutions-oriented culture
• Lead with Purpose - Align actions and decisions to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities
• Strengthen the System - Support systems, processes, and practices that strengthen organizational effectiveness and student impact

All team members demonstrate our standards through strong individual performance and a commitment to collective excellence.

Important Retirement Information

The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults is a Texas public charter school district. Employees in TRS-eligible positions participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).

Eligible employees are required to contribute a portion of their salary to TRS retirement and TRS-Care through automatic payroll deductions. TRS is a defined-benefit retirement system, and employees generally become vested after earning five years of TRS service credit.

Candidates should consider these required retirement contributions when evaluating compensation and long-term employment with the district. Additional information about TRS eligibility, contributions, vesting, and retirement benefits is available through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Role

The primary role of the English Teacher is to implement, develop, and execute instruction of the Goodwill Excel Center English curriculum. The English Teacher will employ a student-centered approach, effectively tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual students’ needs and approaching instruction with creativity and innovation. Strategies may include but are not limited to direct instruction, one-on-one instruction, seminars, small group learning, self-paced lessons, blended learning and courses, and online learning tools. The English Teacher will work with the instructional team in meeting the educational objectives and adhering to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.

Role And Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in the area of English Courses (Primarily English 1-4; Some Electives) that ensures mastery of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• Develop and revise a curriculum that includes lesson plans, projects, and assessments that are aligned with the standards of The Excel Center and TEKS.
• Assess individual student’s progress and learning needs to build and shape instruction around student needs.
• Utilize attendance, grades, and assessment data to refine lessons and inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals. ... (Note: The formatted description string continues with the rest of the content, including the remaining list items, headings, and paragraphs as constructed above.)