Fort Worth: 5th RLA/SS Teacher

ESC Region 11•Fort Worth, TX

7d•$62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The 5th RLA/SS Teacher develops and delivers academic instruction and creates a classroom climate consistent with district policy and philosophy, maximizing students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher works under the guidance and supervision of the Principal and is responsible for implementing district curriculum and research-based, differentiated instruction. The position is in Fort Worth for the 2026–27 school year. Certified salary is $62,000, 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 area 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 organization employees.
Ability and/or willingness to learn to use 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 appropriate research-based instructional strategies to promote student achievement.
Deliver differentiated instructional activities based on students’ knowledge, learning styles, and individual needs.
Design and submit engaging, differentiated, standards-based lesson plans in accordance with district guidelines.
Implement district curriculum as outlined in curriculum documents, including scope and sequence and unit plans.
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and develop 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/or one-to-one instruction and 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, special education, TAG, and RTI staff, to develop and deliver educational activities and services for students at risk or with special needs.
Collaborate with teams, departments, faculty, and staff to ensure consistency of instructional delivery, classroom management, and campus procedures.
Monitor students in assigned settings, including the classroom, drop-off, and pick-up.
Document ongoing monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions using data.
Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Create authentic, standards-based assessments to demonstrate student mastery and provide timely, supportive feedback on student work and performance.
Maintain accurate documentation of student grades, behavior, and other indicators of development, and regularly communicate this information to stakeholders.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student information.
Comply with district policies, procedures, and expectations stated in the Faculty Handbook or communicated by administration.
Participate in extracurricular activities, district and school committees, and other opportunities to build a positive school community.
Perform other duties assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, or Chief Academic Officer.