Middle School Writing Teacher 2728 School Year

Fort Worth STEAM Academy; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth STEAM Academy seeks a dedicated middle school teacher to deliver TEKS-aligned instruction in a safe, structured, and joyful classroom. You will analyze instructional data, provide accommodations with fidelity, and partner with families and colleagues to ensure students meet ambitious goals.

The role involves weekly coaching, collaborative PLC work, and active involvement in campus duties and family communications. On-site in Fort Worth, July 2026 start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate (core content for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies).
• Proven success raising student achievement and maintaining a strong classroom culture.
• Skilled at using data (CFAs/interims) to plan instruction and intervention.
• Clear, compassionate communicator; organized; growth-minded; mission-aligned.

Responsibilities

• Engage in weekly coaching and bi-weekly professional development sessions; implement bite-size action steps and reflect on results.
• Collaborate in Professional Learning Communities to align pacing, assessments, and student work analysis; share resources and model lessons.
• Support campus duties (arrival, transitions, lunch, dismissal) and take accurate attendance.
• Communicate regularly with families about progress, behavior, attendance, and upcoming learning.
• Administer and analyze assessments; maintain an up-to-date gradebook; plan targeted reteach and acceleration.

Skills

Achievement

Teamwork

Continuous Improvement

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who We Are

Fort Worth STEAM Academy (FWSA) is launching a tuition-free public charter middle school in East Fort Worth, opening August 2026. Our mission is to prepare every student for success in high school, college, and career through a rigorous STEAM-focused education, a joyful culture of high expectations, and strong community partnerships. As a founding team member, you won't just take a job—you'll help build a safe, structured, joyful school where curiosity and excellence thrive.

Summary

Middle School Teachers deliver TEKS-aligned instruction, build a safe, structured, joyful classroom, and use data to drive learning—so every student grows. You plan engaging lessons, analyze instructional data, provide accommodations with fidelity (IEP/504/EB), and partner with families and colleagues to ensure students meet ambitious goals.

Reports to: Dean of Instruction
Directly Manages: None
Location: Fort Worth, TX (on-site)

Compensation: 61K

Schedule: Full-time, school calendar

Anticipated Start Date: July, 2026

Who We're Looking For: Values-Driven and Mission-Focused

This is a rare opportunity to help build a safe, structured, joyful public charter middle school where rigorous STEAM learning thrives. We're seeking teammates who live our values daily and turn them into student results.

• Achievement: Set bold, measurable goals, use data relentlessly, own outcomes, and prioritize high-impact work.
• Teamwork: Collaborate across roles, communicate directly with empathy, uphold high standards, and put the team above ego.
• Continuous Improvement: Seek feedback fast, find root causes, iterate on systems, and treat setbacks as learning data.
• Innovation: Spot problems early, test bold ideas quickly, share learnings, and scale what works to advance the mission.

Key Responsibilities

**Professional Learning & Team Contribution **

• Engage in weekly coaching and bi-weekly professional development sessions; implement bite-size action steps and reflect on results.
• Collaborate in Professional Learning Communities to align pacing, assessments, and student work analysis; share resources and model lessons.
• Support campus duties (arrival, transitions, lunch, dismissal) and take accurate attendance.

**Family Partnership & Communication **

• Communicate regularly with families about progress, behavior, attendance, and upcoming learning (in plain language).
• Respond to family messages within school-day norms; participate in conferences, data nights, and school events.

**Assessment, Data & Acceleration **

• Administer and analyze assessments; maintain an up-to-date gradebook.
• Plan targeted reteach, small groups, and accelerated instruction; progress monitor and adjust quickly.
• Ensure accommodations/designated supports are delivered with fidelity (IEP/504/EB) and reflected in lesson artifacts.

Classroom Culture

• Teach and reinforce clear routines, procedures, and norms; utilize our school-wide behavior system with fidelity.
• Contribute to a campus culture where students feel known, safe, and motivated to do their best.

**Instruction & Planning **

• Design/internalize daily lessons and unit plans aligned to TEKS , integrating literacy, writing, and STEAM practices.
• Differentiate for diverse learners (readiness, language, and IEP/504 needs); embed academic discourse and practice.
• Maintain an orderly classroom that maximizes learning and eliminates distractions.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate (core content required for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies).
• Demonstrated success raising student achievement and maintaining a strong classroom culture.
• Skilled at using data (CFAs/interims) to plan instruction and intervention.
• Clear, compassionate communicator; organized; growth-minded; mission-aligned.

Preferred Qualifications

• ESL certification (strongly encouraged for core content teachers).
• For Special Education roles: valid Texas Special Education certification (required).
• Experience with co-teaching, inclusive practices, and accommodations; familiarity with T-TESS, PLCs, and interim assessment platforms.

Certifications/Licensure

• Required (Core Teachers): Valid Texas teaching certificate in assigned content/grade.
• Required (Special Education Teachers): Valid Texas Special Education certification.
• Encouraged: ESL certification.

All Staff: DPS fingerprint clearance per Texas Education Code §22.0835.