High School Science Teacher

CornerStone Professional Placement; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a qualified High School Science Teacher for a Fort Worth, TX area school district. The role focuses on delivering standards-aligned instruction to grades 9-12 and requires planning, assessment, and a safe learning environment.

Certification in Texas secondary science (Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) is preferred, with a composite Science certification highly valued for cross-subject teaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certification for high school science (9-12).
• Texas secondary science certification in Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related.
• Strong knowledge of high school science concepts and instructional practices.
• Ability to develop structured, standards-aligned lessons.
• Ability to safely manage classroom and laboratory activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver science instruction aligned with Texas standards and district expectations.
• Teach high school science courses based on certification and campus needs.
• Develop lesson plans, labs, assignments, and assessments.
• Explain concepts clearly using diverse instructional approaches.
• Ensure safety in classroom and laboratory procedures.
• Evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and student support.

Skills

Classroom management

Lab safety

Student engagement

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certification for high school science

Texas secondary science certification (Life Science/Biology/...)

Job description

COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
* $64,000-$78,000 annually
* Full-time teaching position
* High school grade levels
* Monday-Friday school schedule

ROLE OVERVIEW

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

LOCATION
Fort Worth, TX | Onsite

COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
* $64,000-$78,000 annually
* Full-time teaching position
* High school grade levels
* Monday-Friday school schedule

ROLE OVERVIEW

A school district in the Fort Worth area is seeking qualified High School Science Teachers to provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction to students in grades 9-12.

The Science Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering effective classroom instruction, assessing student progress, maintaining a safe and organized learning environment, and collaborating with fellow educators and school leadership to support student achievement.

Candidates may have certification in specific science disciplines such as Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or other approved secondary science content areas. A Texas composite Science certification is highly preferred because it provides greater flexibility to teach across multiple high school science subjects.

The ideal candidate is a certified Texas educator who can make complex scientific concepts understandable, encourage curiosity and critical thinking, and create a classroom environment where students can successfully engage with both theoretical and hands‑on science instruction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver science instruction aligned with applicable Texas curriculum standards and district expectations.
• Teach high school science courses based on certification, academic background, student needs, and campus assignments.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, laboratory activities, assignments, projects, and assessments.
• Explain scientific concepts clearly and use multiple instructional approaches to support different learning styles and levels of understanding.
• Incorporate hands-on experiments, demonstrations, laboratory activities, and real-world applications where appropriate.
• Establish and maintain safe classroom and laboratory procedures.
• Ensure students follow appropriate safety practices when using laboratory equipment, materials, and chemicals.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, examinations, laboratory work, projects, and other assessment methods.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on assessment results and individual learning needs.
• Provide intervention, tutoring, or additional academic support to students who need assistance mastering course content.
• Maintain accurate grades, attendance records, progress documentation, and other required student records.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes participation, curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and respectful behavior.
• Communicate with students, parents or guardians, counselors, administrators, and other educators regarding academic progress when appropriate.
• Collaborate with science department colleagues on curriculum planning, laboratory activities, instructional strategies, assessments, and student-support initiatives.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, training, and other campus or district activities.
• Follow applicable district policies, instructional procedures, student-safety requirements, and laboratory protocols.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certification authorizing science instruction at the high school level, including grades 9-12.
• Appropriate Texas secondary science certification in an approved content area such as Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related science discipline.
• Strong knowledge of high school science concepts and instructional practices.
• Ability to develop and deliver structured, engaging, and standards-aligned lessons.
• Ability to safely manage classroom and laboratory activities.
• Strong classroom management and student‑engagement skills.
• Ability to assess student understanding and modify instruction based on academic needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, students, and families.
• Strong organization, planning, and time‑management skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Texas composite Science certification strongly preferred.
• Previous experience teaching science at the high school level.
• Experience teaching multiple science content areas.
• Background teaching Biology, Life Science, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or other secondary science courses.
• Experience conducting and supervising classroom laboratory activities.
• Experience working with students representing a range of academic abilities and learning needs.
• Familiarity with Texas curriculum standards and secondary science instructional requirements.
• Experience using educational technology, digital learning platforms, laboratory equipment, and student information systems.

WHAT WILL MAKE SOMEONE SUCCESSFUL

The strongest candidate will be an educator who can make scientific concepts engaging, relevant, and understandable to high school students.

This person should be comfortable combining classroom instruction with hands‑on learning and adapting lessons for students with different academic needs.

Success in this role will require strong classroom leadership, attention to laboratory safety, effective communication, and a commitment to helping students strengthen their scientific knowledge, problem‑solving abilities, and critical‑thinking skills.

Candidates with a composite Science certification will be especially valuable because of their ability to support instruction across multiple high school science disciplines.