Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Advanced Academics Specialist - Horn High School. The appointee will report directly to the campus Principal and will be responsible for assisting the administrative staff in providing a rigorous college-bound culture for all students. The Specialist will also facilitate the delivery of an advanced course curriculum to foster continued growth and learning for the instructional staff and to promote a system of accountability to ensure student success.
Qualifications: The Advanced Academics Specialist will have at least a Master's degree.
Preference will be given to applicants who have:
- a valid Texas Teacher Certificate
- five years of successful classroom experience in an advanced academic class
- a thorough understanding of school operation and pedagogy
- experience with differentiation of instruction
- outstanding written and oral communication skills
- knowledge and experience in best practices and high-yield strategies
- strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- proactive problem-solving skills demonstrating initiative and teamwork
- a strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to the improvement of instruction for students
- a commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity
- knowledge and understanding of the requirements and challenges associated with advanced academic classes
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.
Salary: Pay Range: Teacher Salary Schedule: 192-day contract
Employment begins: July 29, 2024
All interested parties should go to the MISD website to apply and upload a resume and letter of interest.
The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or for any other reason prohibited by law.