High School English Teacher: Inspire Growth & Learning

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor High School in Houston, TX, seeks a 2026-2027 High School English Teacher to provide engaging instruction and oversee student growth in language arts. The role requires a valid Texas teaching certificate, ESL certification within two years, and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities include collaborating with parents and staff, planning lessons aligned with TEA and district curricula, and meeting reporting and documentation expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned.
• Current ESL Certification: ESL Certification required within (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in the 2010-2011 school year.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• Gifted Teachers must have 30 hours of gifted approved hours required.

Responsibilities

• Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Abide by the Alief ISD Code of Civility.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate – 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
• Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding admissions, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
• Comply with state and federal laws, district policies, rules, regulations and administrative directives as they exist or may hereafter be amended.

Skills

Subject matter knowledge

Curriculum and instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with endorsements

ESL Certification

Gifted hours (30)

Student teaching completion

Job description

Taylor High School in Houston, TX, seeks a 2026-2027 High School English Teacher to provide engaging instruction and oversee student growth in language arts. The role requires a valid Texas teaching certificate, ESL certification within two years, and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities include collaborating with parents and staff, planning lessons aligned with TEA and district curricula, and meeting reporting and documentation expectations.