Teacher - Premier High School/ TexasWorks

Responsive Education Solutions•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Teacher serves in a dual role at Premier High School and Texas Works. Premier High School supports credit recovery and early graduation through smaller, independent learning environments that emphasize technology, personalized instruction, and one-on-one teacher/student interaction. Texas Works helps adults earn a high school diploma through personalized support and flexible learning options. The Teacher delivers personalized instruction, uses technology, and builds strong relationships to support students’ academic success and achievement of their educational goals. The successful candidate is committed to making connections, serving as a positive role model, and collaborating with colleagues. The role supports a belief that students of all ages and backgrounds can succeed. Premier High School uses Capturing Kids Hearts professional development to support relationship-building, trust, classroom management, accountability, and academic performance. The Teacher masters the Premier High School Curriculum System and adapts instruction for adult learners in Texas Works. The role includes managing the classroom, teaching and evaluating students, communicating with students, parents, and staff, collaborating with colleagues, administering tests, monitoring performance, providing interventions or enrichment, tutoring, and carrying out assigned duties and special projects. The Teacher is expected to pursue ongoing professional development and reflection and to follow relevant handbooks and procedures.

Requirements

Texas State Teacher's Certification in the subject to be taught, or one of the stated alternative qualification pathways.
A bachelor's degree with a passing score on an ExCET/TEXES exam in the grade level or content area to be taught; or a bachelor's degree with an academic minor or major of at least 18 credit hours in the core academic subject area to be taught; or a bachelor's degree and documented successful, relevant work experience in the content area, established by at least one year of employment in a field or occupation requiring the educator to demonstrate knowledge or skill in that area and supported by a professional letter of recommendation from the employer or supervisor.
Ability to support and challenge students in a nurturing environment that encourages growth and engagement.
Strong moral compass and commitment to modeling ethical behavior and sound judgment.
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data, such as test results, GPA, and career interest surveys.
Excellent organizational, self-management, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse learners, parents where applicable, colleagues, and administrators.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Commitment to ongoing collaboration with colleagues and to the belief that every student can succeed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with high school students or adult learners.

Responsibilities

Master the Premier High School Curriculum System and adapt instruction to meet the needs of adult learners in Texas Works.
Manage the classroom by setting clear expectations, establishing routines, promoting self-discipline, and demonstrating empathy.
Inspire, praise, and correct students consistently, with care and interest.
Learn and implement teaching curriculum programs.
Evaluate student progress and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
Collaborate with colleagues at local and district levels for the benefit of students and learning.
Administer tests, monitor student performance, and provide intervention or enrichment.
Tutor students individually or in groups.
Perform assigned duties and special projects.
Practice professionalism through ongoing development and reflection.
Adhere to relevant handbooks and procedures.
Participate in extracurricular activities at Premier High School.