High School English Teacher

International Leadership of Texas; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$63,000 starting salary

$5,000 hard-to-fill stipend

$2,000 STAAR stipend

Job summary

International Leadership of Texas is hiring non-certified teachers starting at $63,000 with a $5,000 hard-to-fill stipend and a $2,000 STAAR stipend. The role focuses on delivering core academic instruction, meeting TEA guidelines, and supporting student growth within a collaborative campus team.

Qualified candidates include holders of a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate or training for the subject/level, with internship experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements or training for subject and level assigned.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• One-year student teaching or approved internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with district curriculum; provide accommodations for individual differences.
• Plan and use effective instructional strategies and materials reflecting students’ learning styles and needs.
• Assess student learning styles and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula for IEP students.
• Work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods per district requirements.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aides and volunteers; oversee completion.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement via formal and informal testing.
• Take initiative with extracurricular activities and sponsor approved campus activities.
• Model positive behavior and support the school district’s mission.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and development.
• Manage student behavior per Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Protect students, equipment, and facilities; ensure safety precautions.
• Assist in selecting books and instructional materials.
• Prepare and maintain reports, records, and required documents.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community.
• Participate in staff development to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with regulations and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of curriculum and instr.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Non-Certified Teachers starting at $63,000*

All starting compensation includes a $5,000 hard to fill stipend and $2,000 STAAR Stipend*

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned-preferred

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

One-year student teaching or approved internship preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• 4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• 5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• 6. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

• 7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• 8. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• 9. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• 10. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• 11. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• 12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 13. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• 14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

• 15. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

• 16. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• 17. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• 18. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Additional Duties:

• 19. Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).