Website Austin_ISD Austin Independent School District
Educating All Students Today, Transforming Tomorrow
Job Description
About the Role
Inspire young minds as a Science Teacher at Austin ISD. You’ll develop hands-on lesson plans that align with TEKS standards and foster scientific curiosity. This role requires curriculum development expertise and the ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners in an inclusive classroom environment.
Responsibilities
- Teach physical and life science to 6th-8th grade students
- Design project-based learning experiences aligned to TEKS
- Implement formative and summative assessments
- Maintain classroom discipline using PBIS framework
- Collaborate in PLCs for curriculum refinement
- Communicate regularly with parents via conferences and digital platforms
- Supervise science fair projects and STEM clubs
Requirements
- Valid Texas teaching credential with science endorsement
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
- ESL certification or willingness to obtain
- 3+ years classroom teaching experience preferred
- Proven success with diverse student populations
- Proficiency with Google Classroom platforms
- Passion for inquiry-based science education
Benefits
- State teacher retirement system (TRS) pension
- Comprehensive health insurance plan options
- 185 contract days with extended summer break
- $500 annual classroom supply stipend
- District-covered continued education credits
- Professional growth workshops each semester
- Employee assistance mental health program
About the Company
Austin Independent School District is the fifth-largest district in Texas, serving over 80,000 students across 129 schools. We champion equitable education innovations and invest heavily in teacher development. Our ‘Creative Learning Initiative’ integrates arts and technology across STEM curricula.
Job ID: middle-school-science-teacher-bIoQn
