Fort Worth ISD
Teacher: Grades 6-8 - Leadership Academy Network (2025-2026)
Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Openings as of 3/5/2025.
Teacher: Grades 6-8 - Leadership Academy Network (2025-2026)
JobID: 6847
Position Type: Classroom Elementary & Secondary Teaching
Date Posted: 2/19/2025
Reports to:
Principal Salary:
Teacher Salary Schedule Duty Days:
187+5 FLSA Status:
Exempt
Position Purpose Deliver rigorous instruction to students in order to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth and ensure that regardless of socioeconomic factors, every child is prepared for accelerated learning to compete in a global economy.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Teach the District curriculum utilizing well-designed lesson plans and rigorous instruction combined with curriculum activities and instructional objectives that are standards-based, measurable, and accelerate the transfer of learning and knowledge. Monitor student progress and adjust instructional materials and strategies to provide differentiated instruction and address individual needs of the students. Develop instructional units and opportunities for enrichments, differentiations, and project-based learning to provide for collaboration, creative thinking, and extended interaction among students. Assess and document student mastery of curriculum objectives and student progress and growth utilizing frequent, appropriate, on-going, and multiple assessment tools through interventions, and formal and informal assessment procedures, including standardized tests, formative assessments, performance tasks, enrichments, and observations. Perform essential functions and roles pertaining to standardized testing, including monitoring and proctoring tests, securing, and disseminating test data, combined with maintaining current and accurate records of student test data. Maintain accurate and efficient record-keeping of official attendance records, grade reports, student files, documentation of state and local assessment preparation, and other appropriate documents. Execute and maintain appropriate student-centered discipline techniques and effective classroom management strategies to maximize student learning and time-on-task. Monitor student behavior outside the classroom at designated times, between classes, and at assigned duty stations. Engage parents and families in the academic and behavioral progress of their child by initiating parent conferences and providing opportunities for parents to continually support student learning and school programs. Contribute ideas, work on committees, collaborate with peers, participate in curriculum development and revision activities as appropriate, and attend district and campus professional development activities demonstrating a commitment to personal and professional growth and development. Attend and participate in school events during and outside of regular school hours. Perform all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with the Board rules, policies, and regulations, specifically EG (Local), together with exhibiting high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. “Other duties as assigned” may include working in supplemental assignments under special revenue funds or state compensatory education funds.
Safety Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition. Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
Personal Work Relationships All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer. Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding education and students. Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiation of instruction necessary to create effective and productive student-centered learning environments. Knowledge of assigned content facts, concepts, theories, and principles that are being taught. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the workplace. Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office 365, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Skill in demonstrating multicultural experiences and experience with second language learners. Skill in planning and providing professional learning, technical assistance, and consultation; lesson planning with multiple core-area teachers; leading and developing professional learning. Ability to be flexible with personal time, to work after school and/or on Saturdays to provide professional learning activities and/or facilitate/accomplish other activities as needed.
Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office and instructional equipment, including computer, peripherals, and Promethean Board. Posture:
Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion:
Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds). Environment:
Works in an office or classroom setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours. Attendance:
Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Mental Demands:
Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
Minimum Required Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Certification/License:
Valid Texas Teaching Certification required; Accepted in an approved Alternative Certificate Program (ACP) and have passed the required prerequisite examinations. Experience:
Experience working with diverse student populations preferred. Language:
Bilingual working proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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Principal Salary:
Teacher Salary Schedule Duty Days:
187+5 FLSA Status:
Exempt
Position Purpose Deliver rigorous instruction to students in order to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth and ensure that regardless of socioeconomic factors, every child is prepared for accelerated learning to compete in a global economy.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Teach the District curriculum utilizing well-designed lesson plans and rigorous instruction combined with curriculum activities and instructional objectives that are standards-based, measurable, and accelerate the transfer of learning and knowledge. Monitor student progress and adjust instructional materials and strategies to provide differentiated instruction and address individual needs of the students. Develop instructional units and opportunities for enrichments, differentiations, and project-based learning to provide for collaboration, creative thinking, and extended interaction among students. Assess and document student mastery of curriculum objectives and student progress and growth utilizing frequent, appropriate, on-going, and multiple assessment tools through interventions, and formal and informal assessment procedures, including standardized tests, formative assessments, performance tasks, enrichments, and observations. Perform essential functions and roles pertaining to standardized testing, including monitoring and proctoring tests, securing, and disseminating test data, combined with maintaining current and accurate records of student test data. Maintain accurate and efficient record-keeping of official attendance records, grade reports, student files, documentation of state and local assessment preparation, and other appropriate documents. Execute and maintain appropriate student-centered discipline techniques and effective classroom management strategies to maximize student learning and time-on-task. Monitor student behavior outside the classroom at designated times, between classes, and at assigned duty stations. Engage parents and families in the academic and behavioral progress of their child by initiating parent conferences and providing opportunities for parents to continually support student learning and school programs. Contribute ideas, work on committees, collaborate with peers, participate in curriculum development and revision activities as appropriate, and attend district and campus professional development activities demonstrating a commitment to personal and professional growth and development. Attend and participate in school events during and outside of regular school hours. Perform all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with the Board rules, policies, and regulations, specifically EG (Local), together with exhibiting high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. “Other duties as assigned” may include working in supplemental assignments under special revenue funds or state compensatory education funds.
Safety Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition. Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
Personal Work Relationships All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer. Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding education and students. Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiation of instruction necessary to create effective and productive student-centered learning environments. Knowledge of assigned content facts, concepts, theories, and principles that are being taught. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the workplace. Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office 365, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Skill in demonstrating multicultural experiences and experience with second language learners. Skill in planning and providing professional learning, technical assistance, and consultation; lesson planning with multiple core-area teachers; leading and developing professional learning. Ability to be flexible with personal time, to work after school and/or on Saturdays to provide professional learning activities and/or facilitate/accomplish other activities as needed.
Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office and instructional equipment, including computer, peripherals, and Promethean Board. Posture:
Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion:
Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds). Environment:
Works in an office or classroom setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours. Attendance:
Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Mental Demands:
Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
Minimum Required Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Certification/License:
Valid Texas Teaching Certification required; Accepted in an approved Alternative Certificate Program (ACP) and have passed the required prerequisite examinations. Experience:
Experience working with diverse student populations preferred. Language:
Bilingual working proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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