Middle School Mathematics Teacher—Ignite Mesquite

Responsive Education Solutions; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ignite Community Schools is hiring a Middle School Mathematics Teacher for the Mesquite campus. You will deliver TEKS-aligned instruction to grades 6–8, design engaging lessons, and assess student progress to inform families and drive growth.

Join a team that emphasizes equity, PBIS, and collaborative planning with Special Education and 504 staff to support diverse learners and foster student achievement.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Texas State Teacher’s Certification in Mathematics (Grades 4–8) or an equivalent credential.
• Bachelor’s degree with passing score on the applicable Math content exam or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education or related field with math focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver TEKS-aligned mathematics instruction for grades 6–8.
• Plan and deliver rigorous lessons with formative and summative assessments.
• Maintain accurate grades and communicate progress to families via the online tools.
• Provide interventions and coordinate with MTSS for Tier 2/3 supports.
• Collaborate with Special Education and 504 staff to ensure accommodations.

Skills

Math knowledge

Student engagement

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Education

Texas math cert (4–8)

Bachelor's in Mathematics Education

Math minor or related field

Job description

Ignite Community School is on a mission to create a world where every scholar, supported by their families and communities, experiences a joyful and transformative academic journey. Empowered with knowledge, skills, a strong moral compass, and unwavering confidence, these scholars emerge as change agents who thrive to build a more equitable and compassionate society.

About Ignite Community Schools

Join us at Ignite Community Schools, where we’re lighting the way for student success across Texas! As a network of multiple public charter schools under Responsive Education Solutions, we’re dedicated to creating joyful, academically excellent environments that empower students to pursue their dreams, whether in college, career, or beyond. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism is at the core of everything we do. We’re seeking passionate individuals to join our team and family, individuals who believe in the potential of every child and are ready to champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and rise together with us. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a team that’s shaping the future, join us at Ignite Community Schools. Together, we can build a more just world, one student at a time.

Role Description

The Middle School Mathematics Teacher at Ignite Community School – Mesquite will facilitate rigorous, engaging, and TEKS-aligned mathematics instruction for students in grades 6–8. This teacher develops student competencies in mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and quantitative literacy, while building the confidence every scholar needs to succeed in advanced coursework and beyond. The Middle School Math Teacher provides leadership, motivation, and high-quality instruction that meets each student where they are and challenges them to grow.

Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery & Planning

• Prepare and deliver effective, TEKS-aligned mathematics lessons that instruct and motivate students in grades 6–8 through rigorous, evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Assign lessons, classwork, and homework aligned to grade-level standards and correct them in a timely manner.
• Administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports informing parents of student performance.
• Provide academic interventions and targeted support for struggling students, including alignment with campus MTSS Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.
• Maintain student grades, classroom calendar, and student-parent communication via the school's online grading and communication tool.

Classroom Culture & Management

• Maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment conducive to mathematical inquiry and student learning.
• Maintain discipline and behavioral expectations consistent with Ignite’s PBIS framework.
• Set a positive example for classroom care and organization, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning environment.
• Inspire, praise, and correct students with consistency, care, and interest to encourage academic success and character development.

Family & Community Engagement

• Regularly communicate with students and parents to discuss student progress — celebrating growth and addressing areas of need.
• Actively participate in marketing and student recruiting activities as necessary.
• Perform duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in course selection, and counseling students on academic and adjustment challenges.

Professional Responsibilities & Collaboration

• Participate in required faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Work closely with Special Education and 504 staff to ensure student accommodations are implemented with fidelity in the mathematics classroom.
• Read and comply with the RES Employee Handbook, the RES Student-Parent Handbook, the Campus Handbook, and other RES manuals and procedures documents.
• Perform special projects during and after school hours, and other duties as assigned (after school hours may include, but are not limited to, tutoring, morning and afternoon student drop-off and pick-up duty, and award ceremonies).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

Must Meet One Of The Following

• Valid Texas State Teacher’s Certification in Mathematics (Grades 4–8) or a related content area.
• Bachelor’s degree with a passing score on the TExES Mathematics (Grades 4–8) exam or the applicable content-area exam.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with an academic minor or major (minimum of 18 credit hours) in mathematics or a core academic subject area.
• Bachelor’s degree and documented successful, relevant work experience in a mathematics-related field, established by at least one year of employment requiring demonstrated knowledge or skill in the content area, supported by a professional letter of recommendation from the educator’s employer or supervisor.

Experience

• Prior classroom teaching experience in mathematics at the middle school level preferred.
• Experience with TEKS-aligned mathematics curriculum, data-driven instruction, and intervention strategies preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passion for students and strong content knowledge in middle school mathematics, including 6th–8th grade TEKS domains (number and operations, proportionality, expressions/equations, geometry, measurement, and data analysis).
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, rigorous, and differentiated math instruction for diverse learners.
• Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20–25 students.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with middle school students of varying academic levels.
• Ability to understand and respond to the academic needs of students.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, peers, campus administration, and network staff.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, STAAR scores, and grade point averages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Computer literate; proficiency in classroom and grading technology.
• Ability to travel as necessary (e.g., field trips, trainings).

Other

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. For more information on the ResponsiveEd Teacher Salary schedule, please visit https://responsiveed.com/careers/teacher-salary/.

Additionally, Responsive Education Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.