Teacher - Social Studies Lead Teacher and Academic Coach **2025-2026 School Year**

Klein ISD (TX) • Klein, TX

281d

About The Position

The Lead Teacher and Coach is responsible for leading the professional learning community (PLC), coaching teachers, coordinating student intervention, and, if applicable, hosting a yearlong Teacher Resident in the assigned subject area/grade level. This stipend is an addendum to the PK-12 Teacher Job Description.

Requirements

• Knowledge of subject matter being taught.
• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of proficient and above teaching performance and experience as indicated by current and previous evaluations at the time of assignment.
• Valid teaching certificate in the certification area in which the teacher candidate is being certified with at least one year in the current grade level/subject area.
• Prior evidence of high-progress student outcomes in the relevant subjects.

Nice To Haves

• TIA designated teachers preferred if possible.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, perform and document coaching cycles that includes an observation, feedback, and follow up using district resources and guidance under the direction of campus administration.
• Consistently provide a model classroom environment for observation by teacher residents and other teachers in any grade level/subject area.
• Actively model strategies in assigned teacher classrooms as needed.
• Facilitate PLCs with a focus on high expectations and collaboration, coordinating meetings and aligning activities with educational goals.
• Guide curriculum application and lesson planning with an emphasis on differentiated instruction and clear learning outcomes.
• Lead in setting and reviewing specific measurable goals aligned to campus and district goals, using data to drive instructional adjustments and student support strategies.
• Enhance teacher effectiveness through targeted professional development, promoting reflection and data-informed teaching practices.
• Incorporate and apply campus-directed PLC activities as assigned.
• Leads the grade-level department team to utilize a data protocol in which they analyze their own classroom data, reflect on instruction, identify students by TEKS that will require reteach or extension, and progress monitor student growth.
• Provide push-in support within the subject area/grade level team to support small group instruction, including directly pulling and running small groups as needed.
• Facilitate intervention groups as needed.
• Provide guidance and support through mentorship to Teacher Residents, including without limitation modeling effective instructional practices, coaching, and providing timely, constructive feedback to foster skill development.
• Co-plan and deliver effective instruction, creating a supportive classroom environment where Teacher Residents are encouraged to take risks and reflect daily.
• Observe Teacher Residents and provide specific, actionable feedback, and implementation support to enhance their impact on student achievement.
• Participate in required governance meetings, orientations, and training, and fulfill all documentation and feedback requests promptly.

Benefits

• $7500 stipend amount ($12000 at Klein Forest Family of Schools).
• Funding for this stipend is based on the Strategic Staffing review process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree