7th Grade Math Teacher Job at Sheldon ISD, Houston, TX

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  • Sheldon ISD
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

To develop and deliver engaging, standards-based math instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners. The teacher will foster numeracy, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking in a structured and supportive learning environment aligned with Sheldon ISD’s goals and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

  • Valid Texas teaching certificate in Math 4–8 or Core Subjects 4–8 with Math component

  • ESL certification preferred or willingness to obtain within one year

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Strong understanding of middle school math TEKS and effective math pedagogy

  • Ability to implement data-driven instruction and differentiate based on student need

  • Proficient in classroom management and student engagement techniques

  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies:

  • Design and deliver lessons that align with the district’s curriculum and state standards

  • Implement instructional strategies that build conceptual understanding and math fluency

  • Use manipulatives, technology, and real-world applications to enhance instruction

  • Differentiate instruction to accommodate learning styles, special populations, and varying skill levels

Classroom Environment:

  • Establish and maintain a positive classroom climate that encourages student participation

  • Implement consistent procedures and expectations for behavior and academic success

  • Maintain effective classroom organization and routines

Assessment and Data:

  • Use a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress

  • Analyze assessment data to adjust instruction and provide interventions or enrichment

  • Maintain accurate and timely records of student achievement

Professional Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with grade-level and content-area teams in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

  • Participate in campus and district professional development sessions

  • Communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues to support academic success

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

  • Frequent standing, walking, and lifting of instructional materials

  • Classroom setting with occasional after-school or evening duties

*Salary is commensurate with experience
*This position cannot be performed remotely

Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through 06/02/2025. After this date, applicants can continue to submit applications in case the district was unable to find a suitable candidate. If the district was unable to find a suitable candidate from the initial applications, applications submitted after 06/02/2025 will be reviewed in ten-day increments until a viable candidate is recommended for hire. 

Job Tags

Remote job, Afternoon shift,

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