2026-2027 Middle School Teacher

Essential Functions

• Maintains regular attendance
• Complies with Federal and State law and school policies and regulations
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning
• Teaches instructional subjects according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, and school-approved curriculum (TEKS)
• Instructs students in citizenship, character development and basic subject matter as specified by school policy
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil and ensures written plans are available for review
• Ensures lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles
• Collaborates with special education and ESL teachers on student Individual Educations Plans to ensure all modifications are met
• Task analyzes and translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Models citizenship and lessons for students
• Uses effective Classroom Management techniques that foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Reports any pertinent information to the Principal in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse
• Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Controls student behavior in agreement with the student handbook
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children
• Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the student's needs
• Helps students assess and enhance their study methods and habits
• Produces formal and informal testing to evaluate student success
• Collaborates with other staff members on extracurricular duties as assigned and sponsors outside activities approved by the principal
• Establishes communication rapport with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences
• Creates and maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members to support the success of a diverse student population
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• Enriches job skills through continuing education and professional development activities and assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date
• Participates in curriculum development, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship, as requested

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises classroom assistants, students, and volunteers

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other related work as required

Mental and Physical Abilities

• Meets attendance requirements
• Reads, writes, and communicates the English language effectively
• Meets physical demands of the job including frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds
• Works in various environments including classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas
• Works under pressure of deadlines and time constraints
• Establishes and monitors goals and objectives
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, students, administration, and parents
• Applies discretion and independent judgment
• Delivers articulate oral presentations and written reports

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
• At least 1 year of teaching experience preferred