2026-2027 Teacher - 3rd Grade Self Contained @ Heflin

Alief Independent School District • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. This role serves a diverse population of students and requires establishing and maintaining professional relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community members. The teacher will plan and implement a program of study in accordance with state and district mandates, develop and implement lesson plans, and use appropriate instructional strategies. They will assess student needs, administer state assessments, and manage classroom behavior. The position also involves professional development and adherence to district policies and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• Current ESL Certification: ESL Certification required within (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in the 2010-2011 school year
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Completion of student teaching or approved internship

Nice To Haves

• Gifted Teachers must have 30 hours of gifted approved hours required

Responsibilities

• Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Abide by the Alief ISD Code of Civility.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate – 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
• Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding admissions, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
• Comply with state and federal laws, district policies, rules, regulations and administrative directives as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
• Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula, multiple preparations (courses) are necessary for many.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and district’s curriculum program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
• Implement instructional, linguistic, and/or modifications and accommodations per Admissions/Review/Dismissal (ARD) committees; LPAC committees; Section 504 committees, and RtI committees for students receiving services under all district, state and federal guidelines.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers and interventionists to modify curricula as needed for struggling general education students and special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Diagnose the learning needs of all students and seek the assistance of building and district leadership for appropriate intervention methods, techniques and strategies.
• Assess the on-going accomplishments and needs of students, maintain appropriate records, provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Administer state assessments as appropriate to student population.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsors outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Is a positive role model for students; supports the mission of school district.
• Create an inviting, risk free, supportive, and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students.
• Implement an appropriate and effective discipline management system for the classroom in alignment with building and district policies and/or rules governing student conduct.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and federal laws; district and campus regulations and policies for classroom teachers as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Directs the work of any assigned instructional aide(s).

Benefits

• Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district
• Minimum teacher salary is $66,500 (base $64,100 + $2,400 Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA) Stipend)

What This Job Offers

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