Teacher - JROTC Pool 2026-2027

Houston ISD•Houston, TX

About The Position

Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role plans and delivers instruction, supports student learning and conduct, assesses student progress, maintains records, and communicates with students, parents, colleagues, and the community. The teacher works under ongoing supervision as needed and may provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff, but has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Texas state teacher certification aligned with the teaching assignment.
Ability to use Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience in a similar role is preferred.
Applicants who do not meet the work-experience qualifications may be considered if a unique combination of education and work experience may meet requirements for a school district permit.

Responsibilities

Plan a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare lessons that account for individual differences and prepare for assigned classes, providing written evidence of preparation when requested by the immediate supervisor.
Encourage students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards; establish reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Use varied instructional techniques and media appropriate to the location and to students’ needs and capabilities.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals through instruction and actions.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers and, in cooperation with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
Maintain and improve professional competence and participate in district staff development.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
Perform other duties as assigned.