Model Classroom Teacher (Reading/ELAR) - Literacy Leader

MAHANAY ELEMENTARY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Alief Independent School District's Mahanay Elementary in Houston invites applications for the 2026-2027 Model Classroom Teacher (MCT) - Reading/ELAR, federally funded. The role serves as an instructional leader, delivering high‑quality literacy instruction and coaching teachers to improve Tier 1 outcomes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's with Reading/ELAR certification, Reading Academy credentials within the first year, three years of Reading/ELAR teaching, and a Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Appropriate Reading/ELAR Teaching Certification
• Reading Academy Credentials obtained within first year
• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Instructional modeling and direct instruction; 50% of instructional day
• Provide high‑quality Literacy instruction and best practices
• Use the classroom as a professional lab for observation, coaching, and learning walks
• Lead professional learning and PLCs with staff
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to deliver real-time coaching and feedback
• Maintain timely documentation of coaching and professional learning activities

Skills

Reading/ELAR instruction

Coaching & mentoring

Data-driven instruction

Differentiated instruction

HQIM knowledge

MS Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Reading/ELAR Certification

Reading Academy Credentials within first year

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HQIM materials

Assessment data tools

Job description

Alief Independent School District's Mahanay Elementary in Houston invites applications for the 2026-2027 Model Classroom Teacher (MCT) - Reading/ELAR, federally funded. The role serves as an instructional leader, delivering high‑quality literacy instruction and coaching teachers to improve Tier 1 outcomes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's with Reading/ELAR certification, Reading Academy credentials within the first year, three years of Reading/ELAR teaching, and a Master’s degree preferred.