TEACHER-SOCIAL STUDIES

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony School of Discovery - Houston (6-12) is seeking a dedicated teacher to plan and deliver engaging instruction aligned with Harmony Public Schools’ standards and the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate. The role emphasizes fostering self-direction, collaboration, and resilience through rigorous content and supportive relationships.

The successful candidate will design lessons, monitor progress, and engage families to ensure each student achieves academic potential within a dynamic school

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to plan and deliver instruction aligned with school standards and curriculum.
• Capacity to design lessons that engage diverse learners and address individual needs.
• Familiarity with data-informed instruction and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning.
• Designs and implements instruction aligned with standards, curriculum, and student needs.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lessons and materials to maximize student engagement.
• Uses varied teaching practices to meet diverse student backgrounds.
• Manages classroom behavior and maintains discipline per school policies.
• Communicates progress and needs to students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participates in staff development and committee work.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Harmony School of Discovery - Houston (6-12)

City

Houston

Job Description

JOB GOAL: Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages studentsto develop and fulfill their academic potential– preparing each student to embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

ALIGNMENT TO THE PORTRAIT OF A HARMONY GRADUATE:
At Harmony Public Schools, advancing student academic achievement is the foundation of every educator’s work.
Through rigorous instruction and high expectations, teachers ensure students build the knowledge and skills needed for
success. Beyond the classroom, interactions such as home visits, mentoring, and after-hours events further reinforce this
foundation while cultivating the competencies outlined in our Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: ambitious planning,
passion, collaboration, critical thinking, and self-direction

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and
  student needs
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic
  backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Conducts home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families.
• Hosts and mentors student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills.
• Attends and assists with after-hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus-hosted events.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of
  community in the classroom.
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies
• Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares required reports on students and activities
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and
  student needs
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
  to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,
  calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.

COMPENSATION: Pay varies by location, experience, and certification status. See our Salary Schedules for details.