HS ELA Teacher

Responsive Education Solutions • Lewisville, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

This is a home-based virtual teaching position for a Texas-certified educator who lives in Texas. The teacher will deliver high-quality, personalized English Language Arts instruction to a diverse student body, using effective virtual teaching practices and progress monitoring to support student success. The role calls for a reflective, professional educator who advocates for students, demonstrates leadership beyond the classroom, and is committed to helping students become lifelong learners.

The teacher will attend required in-person professional development before the school year and may need to attend additional in-person training during the year. During STAAR and TELPAS assessment windows, including the summer STAAR session, the teacher will proctor or administer assessments at a district testing center. This may involve travel to a nearby site or intrastate travel with possible overnight lodging. Occasional district and statewide travel is part of the position. Salary information is available through the linked ResponsiveEd Teacher Salary page.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in the area of instruction.
• Must live in Texas.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Proficient computer skills and comfort using technology and multiple platforms and programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and articulately in writing and speech, including email.
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure and demonstrate persistence and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mastery-based or individualized learning approaches.
• 1–3 years of teaching experience in a Texas public school.
• 1–3 years of virtual teaching experience.
• At least two years of documented experience teaching online courses to students in Grades 3–12 and successful completion of continuing professional development specific to online learning every three years.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of students’ learning and work to stretch their cognitive capacities.
• Deliver lessons aligned with state standards, anticipate student needs, and monitor progress.
• Differentiate instruction to personalize learning and proactively reduce confusion or disengagement.
• Promote inquiry, problem-solving, real-world application, and higher-order thinking through instruction.
• Establish a positive classroom climate and maintain an emotionally safe, supportive learning environment.
• Use analytical and reflective methods to review formal and informal student data.
• Maintain knowledge of accommodations and modifications in students’ IEPs or 504 plans, and implement them through appropriate assignments and assessments.
• Partner with special educators to determine appropriate implementation of accommodations and modifications for specific content standards.
• Comply with the Texas Educator Code of Ethics, ResponsiveEd handbooks, administrative directives, and other applicable procedures.
• Serve as a test administrator during state testing windows and district assessment testing as needed.
• Attend required in-person professional development and trainings.
• Proctor or administer STAAR and TELPAS assessments at district testing centers during assessment windows, including the summer STAAR session.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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