Teacher – Middle School, Texas History

Jobtailor; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Frisco, TX is seeking a dedicated Texas History teacher to deliver engaging lessons aligned with TEA guidelines and district curricula. You will plan activities, differentiate instruction, assess student growth, and collaborate with staff to support diverse learners.

The role emphasizes applying instructional strategies, maintaining classroom environments conducive to learning, and participating in extracurricular activities and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned.
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned.
• Knowledge of academic subject area.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in Texas History to support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with the district curriculum.
• Prepare lessons accommodating differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment suited to students' learning styles and needs.
• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan instruction.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula according to IEP guidelines.
• Work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Plan and supervise teacher aides and volunteers.
• Use technology to strengthen teaching and learning.
• Help students improve study methods and habits.
• Assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Participate in assigned extracurricular activities and sponsor approved outside activities.
• Create and manage a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Manage student behavior according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Communicate with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Maintain required physical and computerized reports, records, and documents.
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

Skills

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Emotional Control

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Endorsements or training for subject and level

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in Texas History to support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with the district curriculum
• Prepare lessons accommodating differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment suited to students' learning styles and needs
• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan instruction
• Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula according to IEP guidelines
• Work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods
• Plan and supervise teacher aides and volunteers
• Use technology to strengthen teaching and learning
• Help students improve study methods and habits
• Assess student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Participate in assigned extracurricular activities and sponsor approved outside activities
• Create and manage a classroom environment conducive to learning
• Manage student behavior according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Communicate with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Participate in staff development activities
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies
• Maintain required physical and computerized reports, records, and documents
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned
• Knowledge of academic subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to perform frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
• Ability to move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Texas History education, lesson planning, and instructional strategies tailored to diverse learning styles. Proficient in managing classroom environments and fostering effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Texas Teaching Certificate
• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Curriculum Development
• Student Assessment

Hard Skills

• Texas History Knowledge
• Instructional Strategies
• Differentiated Instruction
• Formal and Informal Testing
• IEP Modification

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Emotional Control
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Texas Education Agency Guidelines
• Student Code of Conduct
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Extracurricular Activities
• Staff Development

Tools & Technologies

• Educational Technology