Teacher – Beck Junior High ESL

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class professional development

Advanced degree stipend

Coaching stipends

Bilingual stipend

Master teachers pay

Job summary

Katy Independent School District is hiring an ESL teacher for Beck Junior High to deliver content-based ESL instruction to emergent bilingual students. The role emphasizes CBLI, collaboration with content teachers, and data-informed language development.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas ESL certificate, a bachelor’s degree, and at least three years of secondary teaching experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Texas Educator Certificate with ESL endorsement required commensurate to assignment.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in secondary education.
• Knowledge of TEKS and ELPS.
• Technological proficiency with productivity and learning management system tools.
• Data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESL program services to emergent bilingual students through CBLI and align with TEKS/ELPS.
• Develop and implement lessons meeting curricular requirements and language proficiency levels.
• Facilitate targeted small-group and whole-group instruction based on EB students’ needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to accelerate language development and student achievement.
• Participate in LPAC, ARD, and MTSS/RTI meetings as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Data analysis skills

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Educator Certificate ESL endorsement

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Productivity software

Job description

Teacher – Beck Junior High ESL

Katy ISD BECK JUNIOR HIGH - Katy, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5934649
Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

Reports to: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience -

Teacher Hiring Schedule )

Funding Source: Local (ESL State Allotment)

Date Created: 02-2026

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have:

Valid Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Valid Texas Educator Certificate with English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement required commensurate to assignment

Minimum of three years of teaching experience in secondary education required; including experience with secondary emergent bilingual (EB) students

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required

Ability to work collaboratively with multiple campus stakeholders

Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)

Technological proficiency with productivity and learning management system tools

Data analysis skills

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver high-quality ESL program services to emergent bilingual (EB) students through grade-level, content-based instruction. Using Content-Based Language Instruction (CBLI), the ESL teacher supports the development of English language proficiency while ensuring meaningful access to academic content. The ESL teacher collaborates closely with classroom teachers to accelerate language acquisition and support student achievement in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).

What success looks like for this role:

Program Implementation:

• Understand and implement the state and district’s ESL program model in alignment with policies, rules, and regulations regarding EBs.
• Advocate for EBs to promote inclusive linguistically sustaining instructional environments.
• Participate in family engagement events and campus activities to strengthen home-school partnerships.
• Support ongoing communication with families regarding students’ academic progress and language development.

Instruction:

• Develop and implement lessons that meet the District and TEA’s curricular requirements (TEKS and ELPS) and are linguistically accommodated commensurate to student’s language proficiency level.
• Facilitate targeted small-group and whole-group instruction based on EB students’ language proficiency levels and individual student needs.
• Demonstrate measurable student growth using multiple data sources to inform instruction.
• Design and/or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools to enhance student language development and engagement.
• Assist in the selection of instructional materials that align to grade level content and the language proficiency of EB students.
• Participate in professional learning activities for professional growth in job-related skills including Content-Based Language Instruction (CBLI) and research-based practices for EBs.
• Participate in LPAC, ARD, and MTSS/RTI meetings for EB students, as needed, to support appropriate instructional programming and services.

Potential leadership opportunities in this role:

• Supervise instructional paraprofessionals, student teacher(s) assigned by the principal, and volunteers.
• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Why work for Katy ISD?

• Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency
• Forbes rating – one of the best employers in the state of Texas
• Niche rating – top school district in the Houston area
• World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers
• Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued
• Competitive pay for teachers
• Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degree
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions
• Provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare
• Positive work-life balance

Workplace operational environment to include:

Ability to maintain emotional control under the stress of frequent interruptions, multiple tasks, deadlines, and technical problems/delays. Occasional changes in working hours for professional development and other events. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pulling, and pushing; prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions. Occasional lifting over 10 pounds.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department , Receptionist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Katy, Texas 77494
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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