Middle School Reading Teacher (27-28 School Year)

Who We Are

Fort Worth STEAM Academy (FWSA) is a tuition-free public charter middle school in East Fort Worth. Our mission is to prepare every student for success in high school, college, and career through a rigorous STEAM-focused education, a joyful culture of high expectations, and strong community partnerships. As a founding team member, you won't just take a job—you'll help build a safe, structured, joyful school where curiosity and excellence thrive.

Summary

Middle School Teachers deliver TEKS-aligned instruction, build a safe, structured, joyful classroom, and use data to drive learning—so every student grows. You plan engaging lessons, analyze instructional data, provide accommodations with fidelity (IEP/504/EB), and partner with families and colleagues to ensure students meet ambitious goals.

Reports to: Dean of Instruction
Directly Manages: None
Location: Fort Worth, TX (on-site)

Compensation: 62K

Schedule: Full-time, school calendar 

Anticipated Start Date: July, 2027

Who We're Looking For: Values-Driven and Mission-Focused

This is a rare opportunity to help build a safe, structured, joyful public charter middle school where rigorous STEAM learning thrives. We're seeking teammates who live our values daily and turn them into student results.

• Achievement: Set bold, measurable goals, use data relentlessly, own outcomes, and prioritize high-impact work.
• Teamwork: Collaborate across roles, communicate directly with empathy, uphold high standards, and put the team above ego.
• Continuous Improvement: Seek feedback fast, find root causes, iterate on systems, and treat setbacks as learning data.
• Innovation: Spot problems early, test bold ideas quickly, share learnings, and scale what works to advance the mission.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Learning & Team Contribution 

• Engage in weekly coaching and bi-weekly professional development sessions; implement bite-size action steps and reflect on results.
• Collaborate in Professional Learning Communities to align pacing, assessments, and student work analysis; share resources and model lessons.
• Support campus duties (arrival, transitions, lunch, dismissal) and take accurate attendance.

Family Partnership & Communication 

• Communicate regularly with families about progress, behavior, attendance, and upcoming learning (in plain language).
• Respond to family messages within school-day norms; participate in conferences, data nights, and school events.

Assessment, Data & Acceleration 

• Administer and analyze assessments; maintain an up-to-date gradebook.
• Plan targeted reteach, small groups, and accelerated instruction; progress monitor and adjust quickly.
• Ensure accommodations/designated supports are delivered with fidelity (IEP/504/EB) and reflected in lesson artifacts.

Classroom Culture 

• Teach and reinforce clear routines, procedures, and norms; utilize our school-wide behavior system with fidelity.
• Contribute to a campus culture where students feel known, safe, and motivated to do their best.

Instruction & Planning 

• Design/internalize daily lessons and unit plans aligned to TEKS , integrating literacy, writing, and STEAM practices.
• Differentiate for diverse learners (readiness, language, and IEP/504 needs); embed academic discourse and practice.
• Maintain an orderly classroom that maximizes learning and eliminates distractions.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate (core content required for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies).
• Demonstrated success raising student achievement and maintaining a strong classroom culture.
• Skilled at using data (CFAs/interims) to plan instruction and intervention.
• Clear, compassionate communicator; organized; growth-minded; mission-aligned.

Preferred Qualifications

• ESL certification (strongly encouraged for core content teachers).
• For Special Education roles: valid Texas Special Education certification (required).
• Experience with co-teaching, inclusive practices, and accommodations; familiarity with T-TESS, PLCs, and interim assessment platforms.

Certifications/Licensure

• Required (Core Teachers): Valid Texas teaching certificate in assigned content/grade.
• Required (Special Education Teachers): Valid Texas Special Education certification.
• Encouraged: ESL certification.

All Staff: DPS fingerprint clearance per Texas Education Code §22.0835.