PK 3 Bilingual Teacher

HICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 67.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Houston, Texas seeks a PK-3 bilingual teacher for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on developing bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, using sheltered instruction aligned with TEKS and ELPS.

Candidates should hold a bilingual Texas teaching certificate and TEA-aligned credentials. Responsibilities include planning and delivering sheltered lessons, maintaining records, collaborating with staff, and supporting district bilingual/ESL programs.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual.
• Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3).
• Ability to implement sheltered instruction across all content areas.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Shelter instruction across contents on a daily basis.
• Plan and teach a program of study per TEA/state mandates.
• Create a welcoming, safe, supportive learning environment.
• Assess student progress and provide regular feedback per guidelines.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and administrators on a regular basis.

Conocimientos

Sheltered instruction across content

Bilingual communication English/Spani​

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual

Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)

Descripción del empleo

PK 3 Bilingual Teacher

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Job Description

2026-2027 Bilingual Teacher Pre-K - 3 @ Hicks Elementary

Primary Purpose:

To assist students in becoming proficient in English and Spanish by planning and delivering sheltered lessons that access the four domains of language (ELPS) and academic content (TEKS) and skills that will contribute to their development as contributing bilingual and biliterate citizens within a diverse and multicultural society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual
• Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to implement sheltered instruction across all content areas
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships among colleagues
• Knowledge of district’s bilingual and ESL programs
• Bilingual required

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education by sheltering instruction across contents on a daily basis.
• Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula.
• Create an inviting, risk-free, supportive and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working hours.
• Assess the on-going accomplishments and needs of students; maintain appropriate records; provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Diagnose the learning needs of all students and seek the assistance of building and district leadership for appropriate intervention methods, techniques and strategies.
• Implement instructional, linguistic, and/or modifications and accommodations per Admission, Review, Dismissal ARD and/or LPAC decisions with students receiving services under all federal and state guidelines.
• Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Implement an appropriate and effective discipline management system for the classroom in alignment with building and district policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding admissions, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate – 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
• Maintain competence through professional development activities to meet campus, district and/or federal requirements.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Hiring administrators review applications,interview, andrecommendfor hire.

Probationary contract –187 daysplus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district

2025-2026 Salary Schedule

Minimumteacher salary is $66,500(base $64,100 +$2,400 TeacherRetentionAllotment (TRA)Stipend)

Salaryis based on 187 days.If workingless than 187 days, the salary will be less.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $67,100 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required