Teacher -Elementary K-5

WINBORN ELEMENTARY; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Health benefits

Work-life balance

Advanced degree stipends

Job summary

WINBORN ELEMENTARY in Katy, Texas is seeking an Elementary Teacher (K-5) to provide engaging lessons aligned with the district curriculum. The role requires ESL certification for K-5 RLA or self-contained classes and a valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements for the assigned subject and grade level.

Ideal candidates will have strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills, with student teaching or an approved internship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.
• ESL certification required for K-5 RLA or self contained special education or general education classroom assignments.
• ESL certification preferred for Math, Science, Social Studies teaching assignments.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Student teaching or approved internship.
• Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and to meet other student needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show evidence of preparation using the district’s automated curriculum as required by district policy.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and differentiation for student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Collaborate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and best practices according to district requirements.
• Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessment, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal assessment and use results to plan for instructional delivery.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of a KISD student.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations, the Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct handbook and IEPs.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Present a positive role model for students, staff, parents, and community members by demonstrating behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and aligned with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Articulate and provide support for the campus and district mission and goals to parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs and initiate activities to meet identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for engaging parents and the community.
• Engage in and implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with teaching assignment and with campus and district goals.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching certificate

ESL certification

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Texas teaching certificate (required)

Job description

Teacher - Elementary K-5

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This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5928203
Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to:Principal

Duty Days:187

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

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

Teacher Hiring Schedule )

Date Revised: 06-23

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

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

ESL certification required for K-5 RLA or self contained special education or general education classroom assignments

ESL certification preferred for Math, Science, Social Studies teaching assignments

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Student teaching or approved internship

Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and to meet other student needs as required

Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and facilitate small and large group instruction

The mission of this role:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in the future.

What success looks like for this role:

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show evidence of preparation using the district’s automated curriculum as required by district policy.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and differentiation for student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Collaborate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and best practices according to district requirements.
• Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Student Growth and Development

• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessment, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal assessment and use results to plan for instructional delivery.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by thecampus principal.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of a KISD student.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations, theDiscipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct handbook and IEPs.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Present a positive role model for students, staff, parents, and community members by demonstrating behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and aligned with theProfessional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Articulate and provide support for the campus and district mission and goals to parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs and initiate activities to meet identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for engaging parents and the community.

Professional Growth and Development

• Engage in and implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with teaching assignment and with campus and district goals.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

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
• Teacher Incentive Allotment 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:

Standing for long periods of time. Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, (e.g., replacing stacks of textbooks. media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment/technology). The level of mobility required depends upon the grade level of teaching assignment and requirements thereof. Must maintain emotional control under stress.

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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