2025-2026 6th Grade One Way Dual Language Math Teacher @ Owens Intermediate

Alief Independent School District•Houston, TX

69d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist students in learning and becoming proficient in two languages and contents to promote bilingualism and biliteracy skills that will contribute to their development as contributing citizens within a diverse and multicultural society.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college
Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual or ESL certification
Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)
Effective oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships among colleagues
Knowledge of district's bilingual and ESL programs
Strong Bilingual and Biliterate proficiency required for Spanish subject (Literacy & Grammar, Science, Social Studies)

Responsibilities

Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education by sheltering instruction across contents on a daily basis.
Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula.
Create an inviting, risk-free, supportive and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working hours.
Assess the on-going accomplishments and needs of students; maintain appropriate records; provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
Diagnose the learning needs of all students and seek the assistance of building and district leadership for appropriate intervention methods, techniques and strategies.
Implement instructional, linguistic, and/or modifications and accommodations per Admission, Review, Dismissal ARD and/or LPAC decisions with students receiving services under all federal and state guidelines.
Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
Implement an appropriate and effective discipline management system for the classroom in alignment with building and district policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding admissions, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
Maintain an acceptable attendance rate - 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
Maintain competence through professional development activities to meet campus, district (Multilingual Programs summer PD and DL PLCs) and federal requirements.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.