Teacher 2024-2025, English Language Arts, JERSEY VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Teacher for English Language Arts at Jersey Village High School is responsible for providing students with engaging learning activities and experiences that promote their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role involves developing lesson plans, assessing student achievement, and creating a conducive classroom environment while collaborating with other educators to support diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the district's curriculum requirements.
• Prepare lessons that accommodate individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies and materials based on students' learning styles.
• Work with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to IEP guidelines.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for approved extracurricular activities or outside activities as a sponsor.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' development.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required reports and records.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships and open communication with parents, students, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the subject and level assigned.
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned.
• Knowledge of core academic subjects and curriculum instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to obtain and maintain a current AED and CPR certificate.

Benefits

• Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days
• Salary based on Pay Grade T60 as approved by the Board of Trustees