Innovative Learning Lab / Fine Arts Teacher

Connally Independent School District; Elm Mott (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Connally Independent School District is seeking an Innovative Learning Lab / Fine Arts Teacher at Connally Junior High (Elm Mott, TX). The role centers on restorative practices and student success within the TEAM Center, supporting behavior interventions while continuing high-quality instruction.

The Learning Coach will collaborate with campus staff to implement proactive, restorative approaches that enhance classroom climate and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Texas teaching certification required in the appropriate content or grade level area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate restorative reset sessions for students removed from class due to disruptive or escalating behaviors.
• Guide students through reflective conversations focused on accountability, self-awareness, and behavior improvement.
• Assist students in identifying triggers, emotions, and appropriate coping strategies.
• Support students in repairing harm caused by behavioral incidents through restorative conversations and problem-solving practices.
• Create individualized behavioral support strategies for students requiring additional intervention.
• Teach students conflict-resolution, communication, emotional regulation, and self-management skills.
• Reinforce positive behavioral expectations and restorative approaches consistently.
• Monitor student behavior trends and communicate concerns to campus administration and support personnel.
• Help students develop personal goals related to behavior, academics, attendance, and peer interactions.

Skills

Relationship-building

Behavior management

Restorative practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Texas teaching certification

Job description

Innovative Learning Lab / Fine Arts Teacher

Innovative Learning Lab / Fine Arts Teacher

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This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5952220
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Innovative Learning Lab Fine Arts Teacher

Restorative Practices & Student Success Facilitator for Connally Junior High

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Professional/Exempt
PAY GRADE: Teacher Pay Scale DAYS: 187
LOCATION: Connally Junior High School

Primary Purpose

The Learning Coach TEAM Center serves as a student-centered behavioral interventionist and restorative practices facilitator dedicated to supporting students whose behaviors may interrupt/disrupt the instructional environment and interfere with academic success. The TEAM Center is designed to provide students with structured restorative resets, behavioral coaching, social-emotional support, and opportunities to reflect, refocus, and return to class prepared to learn successfully. The TEAM Center will allow students to continuously engage in instruction through live videoing of their teacher/instructional setting.

The Learning Coach will use research-based behavior intervention strategies, restorative practices, relationship-building techniques, and individualized student support to help students develop self-awareness, self-regulation, accountability, conflict-resolution skills, and positive decision-making habits.

This position is intended to reduce repeated classroom disruptions, preserve instructional time, improve student behavior outcomes, and strengthen the overall campus climate and culture-while continuing to provide high-quality instruction for all students. The Learning Coach will serve as a calm, supportive, and consistent presence for students while helping them process emotions, repair harm, rebuild relationships, and re-engage in learning.

The ideal candidate is highly relational, emotionally intelligent, patient, well-tempered, solution-oriented, and experienced in managing challenging student behaviors while maintaining dignity and respect for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in education or a related field from an accredited institution
- Valid Texas teaching certification required in theappropriate contentor grade level area

Role and Purpose

The Learning Coach TEAM Center will provide restorative intervention support for students whose behaviors significantly impact classroom instruction or student learning. Students may be temporarily assigned to the TEAM Center for restorative resets, de-escalation, conflict mediation, reflection activities, behavioral coaching, or social-emotional intervention support.

The TEAM Center is not designed to function as punitive discipline or exclusionary placement. Instead, it serves as a structured support environment focused on helping students:

• Regulate emotions
• Reflect on behavior choices
• Develop coping strategies
• Restore relationships
• Rebuild trust
• Improve decision-making
• Successfully transition back into the classroom setting

The Learning Coach will work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, counselors, families, and support staff to implement proactive and restorative approaches that improve student outcomes and maintain a positive learning environment across campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Restorative Practices & Student Support

• Facilitate restorative reset sessions for students removed from class due to disruptive or escalating behaviors.
• Guide students through reflective conversations focused on accountability, self-awareness, and behavior improvement.
• Assist students in identifying triggers, emotions, and appropriate coping strategies.
• Support students in repairing harm caused by behavioral incidents through restorative conversations and problem-solving practices.
• Create individualized behavioral support strategies for students requiring additional intervention.
• Teach students conflict-resolution, communication, emotional regulation, and self-management skills.
• Reinforce positive behavioral expectations and restorative approaches consistently.

Behavioral Coaching & Intervention

• Use research-based behavioral intervention strategies to support student growth and behavior modification.
• Implement proactive de-escalation techniques to help students regain emotional control.
• Maintain a calm, structured, and supportive environment for students experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Monitor student behavior trends and communicate concerns to campus administration and support personnel.
• Help students develop personal goals related to behavior, academics, attendance, and peer interactions.
• Provide short-term coaching support designed to help students successfully transition back into class.

Classroom & Campus Support

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support behavior intervention efforts and restorative classroom practices.
• Help preserve instructional time by providing timely intervention support for disruptive student behaviors.
• Assist teachers with strategies to improve classroom culture, student engagement, and behavior management.
• Partner with campus leadership to reduce exclusionary discipline practices when appropriate.
• Support campus-wide behavior expectations and restorative discipline initiatives.

Relationship Building & Student Advocacy

• Develop positive and supportive relationships with students built on trust, consistency, and accountability.
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model for students experiencing behavioral challenges.
• Encourage students to develop leadership, responsibility, resilience, and healthy coping skills.
• Advocate for student growth while maintaining high behavioral and academic expectations.
• Foster a safe and emotionally supportive environment where students feel seen, heard, and valued.

Data Collection & Communication

• Maintain accurate documentation related to student interventions, restorative conferences, behavior reflections, and progress monitoring.
• Monitor student behavioral growth and intervention effectiveness using campus systems and data tools.
• Communicate regularly with administrators, teachers, counselors, and families regarding student progress and support needs.
• Participate in campus intervention meetings, MTSS discussions, behavior review meetings, and student support planning.

Learning Environment Expectations

The TEAM Center Learning Coach will establish and maintain an environment that:

• Promotes emotional safety and mutual respect
• Encourages accountability without humiliation
• Focuses on restoration rather than punishment
• Reinforces structure, consistency, and positive relationships
• Supports student reflection and personal growth
• Encourages healthy communication and emotional regulation
• Helps students successfully transition back into learning environments

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required
• Valid Texas teaching certification preferred
• Background in education, behavior intervention, counseling support, social-emotional learning, or related field preferred

Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing student behavior effectively
• Experience working with at-risk students or students with behavioral challenges preferred
• Experience implementing restorative practices or behavior intervention systems preferred
• Experience building strong relationships with middle school students preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong classroom management and student behavior intervention skills
• Knowledge of restorative practices and social-emotional learning strategies
• Ability to de-escalate emotionally charged situations calmly and professionally
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain composed, patient, and solution-focused under pressure
• Skilled in coaching students through conflict resolution and behavior reflection
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, counselors, and families
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal Learning Coach TEAM Center candidate is:

• Student-centered and relational
• Calm under pressure
• Consistent and fair
• Highly patient and emotionally intelligent
• Skilled in behavior management and de-escalation
• Passionate about helping students grow socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
• Able to balance accountability with compassion
• A strong communicator and team player
• Able to redirect behavior while preserving student dignity and relationships

Instructional & Behavioral Vision

The TEAM Center exists to help students reset and not give up. The Learning Coach believes every student deserves an opportunity to reflect, grow, repair harm, and return stronger. Through restorative conversations, relationship-building, behavioral coaching, and structured support, students will develop the tools necessary to make better choices, strengthen self-discipline, and become productive members of the school community.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Art

Contact Information

• Keith Hannah , Chief Executive Human Resource Officer
• 200 Cadet Way
• Waco, Texas 76705
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]