Arlington: 1st Grade Self Contained Teacher

ESC Region 11•Arlington, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, the classroom teacher develops and delivers academic instruction and a classroom climate consistent with district policy and philosophy, maximizing students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher implements district curriculum and research-based instructional strategies, differentiates instruction to meet students’ knowledge, learning styles, and individual needs, and creates standards-based lessons and assessments. The role includes maintaining a productive classroom environment, supporting student behavior and progress, collaborating with school staff and families, and complying with district policies and procedures. Regular on-site attendance is required. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year and lists a certified salary of $63,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Must meet Highly Qualified status.
Valid Texas teacher certification in the respective content and grade level.
ESL certification is required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees.
Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communication.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Implement research-based instructional strategies to promote student achievement.
Deliver instruction differentiated for students’ knowledge, learning styles, and individual needs.
Design and submit engaging, differentiated, standards-based lesson plans according to district guidelines.
Implement district curriculum as articulated in curriculum documents, including scope and sequence and unit plans.
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Develop and implement classroom rules and procedures that teach and reinforce appropriate social behavior.
Plan and prepare instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments.
Maintain regular on-site attendance.
Provide whole-group, small-group, and one-to-one instruction, including tutoring as needed.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and campus policies and procedures.
Collaborate with support teachers and aides, including ESL, SpEd, TAG, and RTI staff, to develop and deliver appropriate educational activities and services for students who are at risk or have special needs.
Collaborate with teams, departments, faculty, and staff to support consistency in instruction, classroom management, and campus procedures.
Monitor students in assigned settings, including the classroom, drop-off, and pick-up.
Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions.
Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Participate in staff development to improve job-related skills.
Create authentic, standards-based assessments that demonstrate student mastery of academic content and provide timely, supportive feedback on student work and performance.
Maintain accurate documentation of student grades, behavior, and other indicators of student development, and regularly communicate this information to stakeholders.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student information.
Understand and comply with district policies, procedures, and expectations as stated in the Faculty Handbook or communicated by administration.
Participate in extracurricular activities, district and school committees, and other opportunities to develop a positive school community.
Perform other duties assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, or Chief Academic Officer.