Life Science Teacher

Shepherd Independent School District; Shepherd (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Independent School District Life Science Teacher at the High School in Shepherd, Texas, requires a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with secondary science endorsements (7–12). The role centers on delivering life science instruction aligned with TEKS, lab safety, and hands-on experiments.

Plan lessons and labs, maintain a safe classroom and lab environment, assess student progress, and communicate with families and administrators about academic and behavioral

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required secondary science or life science/biology endorsements (Grades 7-12).
• Deep understanding of life science curricula, TEKS standards, and lab safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan and use effective lesson plans, labs, and instructional materials that match district guidelines and state standards.
• Create a safe, orderly, and positive environment for student learning in both the classroom and laboratory settings.
• Measure student progress regularly through formal and informal evaluations, projects, and tests.
• Confer with parents, students, and admin team members regarding academic and behavioral progress.

Skills

Life science TEKS knowledge

Lab safety protocols

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Life Science Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950923
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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:

• Degree:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

• Certification:Valid Texas teaching certificate with required secondary science or life science/biology endorsements (such as Grades 7-12).

• Knowledge:Deep understanding of life science curricula, TEKS standards, and lab safety protocols.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruction:Plan and use effective lesson plans, labs, and instructional materials that match district guidelines and state standards.

• Management:Create a safe, orderly, and positive environment for student learning in both the classroom and laboratory settings.

• Assessment:Measure student progress regularly through formal and informal evaluations, projects, and tests.

• Communication:Confer with parents, students, and admin team members regarding academic and behavioral progress.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brandi Smith , Principal

• High School

• Phone: [phone]

• Email: [e-mail]