Middle School Math Teacher (27-28 School Year)

Fort Worth STEAM Academy•Fort Worth, TX

1d•$62,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Worth STEAM Academy (FWSA) is a tuition-free public charter middle school in East Fort Worth. Our mission is to prepare every student for success in high school, college, and career through a rigorous STEAM-focused education, a joyful culture of high expectations, and strong community partnerships. As a founding team member, you won’t just take a job—you’ll help build a safe, structured, joyful school where curiosity and excellence thrive. Middle School Teachers deliver TEKS-aligned instruction, build a safe, structured, joyful classroom, and use data to drive learning—so every student grows. You plan engaging lessons, analyze instructional data, provide accommodations with fidelity (IEP/504/EB), and partner with families and colleagues to ensure students meet ambitious goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Texas teaching certificate (core content required for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies).
Demonstrated success raising student achievement and maintaining a strong classroom culture.
Skilled at using data (CFAs/interims) to plan instruction and intervention.
Clear, compassionate communicator; organized; growth-minded; mission-aligned.
DPS fingerprint clearance per Texas Education Code §22.0835.

Nice To Haves

ESL certification (strongly encouraged for core content teachers).
For Special Education roles: valid Texas Special Education certification (required).
Experience with co-teaching, inclusive practices, and accommodations; familiarity with T-TESS, PLCs, and interim assessment platforms.

Responsibilities

Engage in weekly coaching and bi-weekly professional development sessions; implement bite-size action steps and reflect on results.
Collaborate in Professional Learning Communities to align pacing, assessments, and student work analysis; share resources and model lessons.
Support campus duties (arrival, transitions, lunch, dismissal) and take accurate attendance.
Communicate regularly with families about progress, behavior, attendance, and upcoming learning (in plain language).
Respond to family messages within school-day norms; participate in conferences, data nights, and school events.
Administer and analyze assessments; maintain an up-to-date gradebook.
Plan targeted reteach, small groups, and accelerated instruction; progress monitor and adjust quickly.
Ensure accommodations/designated supports are delivered with fidelity (IEP/504/EB) and reflected in lesson artifacts.
Teach and reinforce clear routines, procedures, and norms; utilize our school-wide behavior system with fidelity.
Contribute to a campus culture where students feel known, safe, and motivated to do their best.
Design/internalize daily lessons and unit plans aligned to TEKS, integrating literacy, writing, and STEAM practices.
Differentiate for diverse learners (readiness, language, and IEP/504 needs); embed academic discourse and practice.
Maintain an orderly classroom that maximizes learning and eliminates distractions.