Academic Teacher - Peer Tutor

Windham School District • Bartlett, TX

15h

About The Position

The Academic Teacher - Peer Tutor implements and monitors the Peer Tutoring program, providing educational support to adult incarcerated students and supervising classroom activities. The teacher plans and directs learning support, follows Windham School District curriculum guides and policies, and works with individual students and small groups. The position maintains instructional and student-progress records, administers tests as required, manages classroom behavior, and cooperates with staff to meet instructional and student-performance goals. The teacher also follows applicable district and Texas Department of Criminal Justice policies, statutory and agency regulations, and the Texas educator Code of Ethics.

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Selected applicants who are TRS retirees are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535 per month.

The position is classified as exempt and is in Pay Group Schedule T, Salary Plan. The teacher supervises adult incarcerated students in classroom settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a core subject area.
• Currently enrolled in or already accepted into a TEA-accredited Alternative Certification Program, or willing to enter such a program within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with the Texas Educator Code of Ethics and Standard Practices (19 TAC Chapter 247).

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct learning support activities for adult incarcerated students.
• Follow the Windham School District curriculum guides for the assigned area.
• Participate in required district staff development and attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Monitor students participating in the program and work with individuals and small groups.
• Maintain lesson plans according to WSD policy and accurate attendance records as prescribed by WSD.
• Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.
• Provide clear oral and written instructions to students.
• Manage classroom behavior by applying classroom rules firmly, fairly, and consistently.
• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth.
• Prepare and use varied methods to teach basic subject concepts; plan for individual student needs and maintain student engagement.
• Administer diagnostic placement, achievement, curriculum, and other tests as required by the principal.
• Arrange seating, materials, and displays to support instructional aims and procedures.
• Comply with policies and procedures for instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks; follow checkout procedures and promptly report defective equipment or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.
• Comply with WSD and Texas Department of Criminal Justice policies, statutory requirements, and agency regulations.
• Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.
• Cooperate with staff to plan and implement instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policies according to WSD requirements.
• Demonstrate progress toward district student-performance targets and assigned district or campus improvement plans.
• Develop, use, and evaluate ideas or innovative approaches to improve performance.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information and perform duties professionally, ethically, and responsibly.
• Maintain daily, punctual attendance at the assigned work location and follow WSD policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level