Houston Independent School District Is Hiring A Teacher

Seeking an inspiring educator to shape young minds at Pin Oak Middle School. Join us in fostering academic excellence and holistic development for students in the 2026-27 school year! 🚸📚

Position Overview

Location: Pin Oak Middle School

Department: Pin Oak MS

Area: Central

Contract Duration: 10 months

Salary Range: $64,000.00 – $89,500.00

Academic Year: 2026-2027

Position Summary

Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Illustrative Duties

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning suited to students' maturity and interests.
• Prepare lessons reflecting accommodations for individual differences.
• Show written evidence of class preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process towards curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to communicate these to students.
• Utilize a variety of instructional techniques and media, considering physical limitations and student needs.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals through instruction and action.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists when necessary.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by taking necessary precautions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records in accordance with laws and policies.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student conduct. Develop and enforce fair classroom behavior rules.
• Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related matters as needed.
• Plan and oversee purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers, evaluating their performance in collaboration with department heads.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through ongoing development.
• Participate in district staff development programs.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for the level and/or subject area of assignment.

Experience

N/A

Other Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication skills for all management levels.
• Ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships within and outside the district.
• Visual acuity to focus, judge distance, and manipulate keyboard and materials.
• Capability to lift up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and be mobile.
• Willingness and ability to travel district-wide using private or public transportation. If using a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and insurance are required.

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. 🌟