Demonstration Teacher: Middle School English Language Arts/Reading - Pool

Reports to: Principal. Eligible for Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). This is a grant-funded position contingent on availability of funds, supporting the Title I program.

About the Role

This campus-based position focuses on English Language Arts/Reading. The role involves teaching one or two STAAR-tested core content periods as the teacher of record, providing exemplary classroom instruction as a lab setting for on-the-job professional development. The position builds ELA/Reading capacity across targeted grade levels through professional learning, real-time coaching, and in-classroom support. The role collaborates with campus instructional leadership to co-facilitate professional learning communities, ensuring alignment of best practices and accelerating student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teaches at least one but no more than two standard class periods as the teacher of record, serving as a lab observation setting for other teachers.
• Maintains a class roster meeting Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) requirements.
• Develops and implements strategic acceleration models campuswide to support students below grade level.
• Provides small group instruction beyond their roster of students weekly, following evidence-based high-impact tutoring practices, while tracking student progress and growth.
• Develops and implements strategic coaching rotations and sprints with campus administration to support content area teachers through targeted instructional strategies and feedback.
• Supports teachers through real-time coaching for instructional skill development to increase student academic progress.
• Assists teachers with content-specific instructional needs through observation, feedback, modeling, co-teaching, and professional learning.
• Debriefs and conducts professional conversations with teachers regarding instructional delivery.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset in building strong relationships with teachers.
• Provides on-campus professional development aligned with district priorities and the Strategic Plan.
• Serves as a co-facilitator for weekly on-campus professional learning community (PLC) time in the assigned content area.
• Collaborates with teachers on planning, internalizing, and delivering standards-aligned lessons using district-adopted high-quality instructional materials.
• Participates in mandatory professional development to improve required skills.
• Engages in train-the-trainer programs and delivers campus and district professional development for high-quality Reading/Language Arts instruction.
• Creates high-quality instructional videos showcasing best practices using district-adopted materials, reinforcing the district’s instructional framework.
• Supports and participates in content-focused parent/guardian engagement activities and events to strengthen family partnerships.
• Maintains accurate and timely records to document support.
• Attends department meetings, training, and professional learning as assigned.
• Responds promptly to telephone and email inquiries from campus staff and central administration.
• Maintains cooperative and professional working relationships with peers, students, administration, and other school/district employees.
• Eligible for Bilingual and ESL stipends if teaching and roster criteria are met.
• Ensures instruction aligns with district-adopted high-quality instructional materials and supports campus-based curriculum implementation.
• Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Follows established safety procedures, including lifting and climbing, and operates tools and equipment safely.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and reports non-correctable conditions to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; major in Education, a Content Area, or a related field to the subject being taught.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification required.
• ESL or Bilingual Certification preferred.
• 3 years of teaching experience in secondary English Language Arts/Reading with a track record of significantly increasing student achievement required.
• Experience with diverse student populations, especially in a large multicultural urban district, preferred.
• Experience facilitating or presenting professional learning required.
• Experience as an instructional coach, department head, team lead, grade-level lead, or teacher leader with a track record of increasing student achievement preferred.
• Bilingual working proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

Skills

• Knowledge of current, evidence-based English Language Arts/Reading teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiation of instruction for student-centered learning environments.
• Knowledge of assigned content facts, concepts, theories, and principles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience with multicultural diversity issues and working with emerging bilingual students, students with disabilities, and historically underserved student groups.
• Skills in professional learning, technical assistance, and consultation.
• Ability to plan and provide professional learning on lesson internalization with core content teachers.
• College-level skills in writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication, including principles of English and grammar usage.
• Ability to be flexible with personal time, including working after school and/or on Saturdays for professional learning activities.
• Ability to conduct classroom observations and determine appropriate professional learning for teachers.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students when making decisions about settings and accommodations.
• Ability to facilitate and conduct group meetings.
• Ability to handle confidential office files and records.
• Ability to lead, develop, and direct professional learning.
• Ability to aggregate and analyze student outcome data and communicate insights to teachers.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, and complete work processing tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams and lead PLCs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies regarding education and students.

Schedule

187 duty days per year. FLSA Status: Exempt.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office and instructional equipment, including computer, peripherals, and Promethean Board.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office or classroom setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.