Teacher: ELEVATE, Elementary and Middle School - Pool

Reports to: Principal

Salary: Strategic Compensation Plan – $88,000 - $100,000 Base Salary

Duty Days: 212 (187 instructional days + 25 additional days)

FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Role

Fort Worth ISD's ELEVATE schools are driving rapid change where it matters most. We place top-tier teachers and leaders in campuses ready for transformation; schools that are rising from historically low performance to become thriving centers of learning. ELEVATE educators extend learning time, deliver high-impact instruction, and receive intensive support to accelerate student success. With opportunities for all, excellence, and urgency at the core, ELEVATE schools offer a bold opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Excellence
  • Teach district curriculum using well-designed, standards-aligned lesson plans.
  • Employ rigorous instructional strategies and project-based learning to foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and styles.
  • Utilize a variety of instructional media and techniques appropriate to student capabilities.
• Assessment and Data
  • Assess student mastery using multiple tools: formative assessments, performance tasks, standardized tests, and observations.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, grades, and assessment data.
  • Monitor and proctor standardized tests; manage test materials and data securely.
• Classroom and Behavior Management
  • Establish and maintain effective classroom management and discipline strategies.
  • Monitor student behavior in classrooms, hallways, and assigned duty stations.
  • Create a learning environment that is safe, inclusive, and conducive to academic success.
• Family and Community Engagement
  • Initiate and maintain open communication with parents and families regarding academic and behavioral progress.
  • Participate in school events, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Interpret and promote the school’s educational programs to the community.
• Professional Collaboration and Growth
  • Collaborate with peers, serve on committees, and contribute to curriculum development.
  • Attend district and campus professional development activities.
  • Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and demonstrate high standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Supervise and evaluate aides, volunteers, and student teachers as applicable.
  • Refer students for evaluation by district specialists when needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including supplemental assignments under special revenue or compensatory education funds.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Certification: Valid Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for grade level and/or subject area required.
• Experience:
  • One year of certified teaching experience required.
  • Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
  • Bilingual fluency beneficial in some settings.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills (written and oral) across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships internally and externally.
• Technological proficiency including keyboarding and use of video display terminals.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic educational environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, sit, and use hands for fine manipulation.
• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs.
• Must maintain emotional control under stress and work irregular hours as needed.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision.
• Work environment includes standard office and classroom settings with moderate noise levels.