2026-2027 Master Teacher - Fine Arts and Electives

South San Antonio Independent School District • San Antonio, TX

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Master Teacher is a key instructional leader on campus responsible for improving teacher effectiveness, supporting student academic growth, and driving continuous school improvement through data-driven decision making, coaching, and professional development. As a member of the Executive Cabinet and campus/district academic leadership teams, the Master Teacher leads initiatives that promote high-quality instruction, excellence, and a collaborative professional culture. The Master Teacher for Fine Arts and Electives serves as an instructional leader, content expert, and coach for teachers across disciplines including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, physical education, and other electives. This role is dedicated to improving student outcomes through curriculum alignment, high-quality instruction, and professional development. The Master Teacher works collaboratively with campus leaders and district departments to ensure all fine arts and elective programs are rigorous, equitable, and engaging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, fine arts, or a related field
• Valid teaching certificate in one or more fine arts or elective areas
• Minimum 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience in fine arts or electives
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, instruction, or coaching
• Successful completion of fingerprinting and background check
• Deep content knowledge across fine arts and electives
• Strong understanding of instructional strategies, curriculum design, and student assessment
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in coaching, observation, and delivering high-quality feedback
• Ability to coach and inspire adult learners
• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Committed to reflection, high expectations, and continuous improvement
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with state and national standards for fine arts and electives

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in TAP Summer Institute (TSI) to establish instructional priorities, growth goals, and monitoring systems aligned to school improvement plans.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to maximize instructional time, resources, and impact on student achievement.
• Serve as an active member of the Executive Cabinet, SALT (School Academic Leadership Team), and DALT (District Academic Leadership Team).
• Model the district’s "One Team, One Voice" vision through actions, relationships, and decision-making.
• Actively supports district and campus initiatives and events.
• Ensure all teachers develop and monitor Individual Growth Plans (IGPs), reviewing progress a minimum of three times per year in collaboration with administrators.
• Conduct weekly classroom walkthroughs for assigned teachers and formal observations as needed.
• Provide specific, actionable feedback during post-conferences with career and mentor teachers, aligned to instructional goals and refinement areas.
• Support the development and growth of Tier 2 and Tier 3 teachers through coaching and targeted intervention strategies.
• Facilitate coaching cycles using the See It, Name It, Do It framework, including modeling, co-teaching, and real-time feedback.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the campus-wide Progress Monitoring Tool, ensuring continuous data population and analysis.
• Collaborate on the development of the campus assessment calendar and the creation of standards-aligned assessments and exemplars.
• Possess strong knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the State and Federal Accountability Systems.
• Lead data conversations to identify instructional strengths and growth areas at the teacher, team, and school level.
• Present actionable data and progress monitoring artifacts during Executive Cabinet, SALT, and grade-level planning meetings.
• Design and maintain the Cluster Long Range Plan (LRP) and Cluster Meeting Records (CMRs) aligned to teacher/student needs and district priorities.
• Monitor effectiveness of cluster meetings and recommend adjustments based on performance data and team input.
• Maintain accurate records of all cluster documents, sign-ins, attendance logs, and make-up session participation.
• Actively participates in coaching sessions with district leadership.
• Model effective instructional practices in a master classroom that reflects both fixed and flexible learning spaces.
• Models best practices in teaching and learning for other educators to emulate.
• Ensure all instructional plans align with district planning protocols and are accessible in a shared digital format.
• Actively participate in team planning and provide written/oral feedback to ensure alignment to TEKS and instructional expectations.
• Use student formative and summative data to inform planning and ensure evidence-based decision-making.
• Serve as a resource to teachers by providing research-based strategies, tools, and instructional materials.
• Lead curriculum planning based on strong understanding and implementation of district curriculum and resources.
• Develop a personal IGP based on feedback, school improvement goals, and self-assessment.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to enhance facilitation and coaching with adult learners.
• Reflect regularly on the effectiveness of assigned responsibilities and assess impact on teacher and student growth.
• Monitor and reflect on teacher and student growth over time to inform professional practice and strategy adjustment.
• Lead and model a culture of continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and facilitating data-driven, courageous conversations.
• Advocate for student-centered decision-making, ensuring all actions are aligned with equity, excellence, and student success.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and campus/district administrators.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Benefits

• Teacher Scale + $10,000 Stipend
• Additional duties as assigned
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

What This Job Offers

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