Secondary Core Teacher (Grades 7-12) – Inspire Growth

Campus to be determined; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Independent School District in Decatur, Texas is seeking a Secondary Core Teacher for Grades 7-12 (Pool). The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements for the subject and grade level.

Experience with student teaching or approved internship is required. ESL/GT certification is preferred. The role emphasizes instructional planning, assessment, and collaboration with special education staff to meet diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned.
• ESL/GT Certification preferred.
• Student teaching or approved internship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with district curriculum and accommodations for individual student needs.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and technology for diverse learners as per TEA and district guidelines.
• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan instruction.
• Collaborate with special education staff to modify curricula per IEPs.
• Coordinate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Supervise instructional aides and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Lesson planning

Assessment of student learning

Instructional strategies

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Collaboration with special education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

ESL certification preferred

Job description

Decatur Independent School District in Decatur, Texas is seeking a Secondary Core Teacher for Grades 7-12 (Pool). The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements for the subject and grade level.

Experience with student teaching or approved internship is required. ESL/GT certification is preferred. The role emphasizes instructional planning, assessment, and collaboration with special education staff to meet diverse student needs.