Secondary Math Teacher

Position Type:
Teaching High School/Mathematics

Date Posted:
6/11/2026

Location:
KASE Academy
Primary Purpose

Provide high-quality math instruction to students at the secondary level. Design and deliver engaging, individualized lessons aligned with TEKS to address academic gaps, promote mastery of mathematical concepts, and support students' successful transition back to their home campus. Maintain a structured, supportive, and respectful classroom environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education or a related mathematics field
- Valid Texas teaching certificate in Mathematics (7 12) or other appropriate certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

- Strong knowledge of high school mathematics content, including TEKS standards
- Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including at-risk, SPED, and ESL students
- Effective classroom management and de-escalation techniques in an alternative education setting
- Ability to integrate technology and hands-on learning into instruction
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Understanding of social-emotional learning strategies and restorative practices

Experience:

- Minimum of two years of successful secondary math teaching experience preferred
- Experience working with at-risk youth or in a DAEP/alternative school setting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

- Plan, deliver, and assess math lessons aligned with TEKS and district curriculum
- Provide targeted small-group and one-on-one instruction to address skill gaps
- Use varied instructional strategies and resources to support diverse learning needs
- Adapt instruction and materials for students with IEPs, 504 plans, or language acquisition needs
- Encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world application of mathematical concepts

Behavior and Classroom Management

- Maintain a structured, respectful, and safe classroom environment
- Implement campus and district behavior management policies consistently
- Use restorative practices and positive behavior supports to address student behavior
- Collaborate with DAEP staff to monitor student progress and support reintegration to home campus

Collaboration & Communication

- Work closely with other DAEP teachers, counselors, and administrators to support academic and behavioral success
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about academic progress and behavior
- Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and staff development
- Coordinate with home campus teachers to ensure academic continuity

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting of instructional materials
- Work in an alternative education setting with students who may display challenging behaviors

*Minimum Salary $67,200 for fully certified teachers
*Salary is commensurate with experience
*Works 187 Day Calendar
* This position requires on-site, in-person work and does not offer remote work options.

Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through June 16, 2026. After this date, applications will continue to be accepted in the event a suitable candidate is not identified. If no viable candidate is selected from the initial applicant pool, applications submitted after June 16, 2026 will be reviewed in five-day intervals until a candidate is recommended for hire.