YouthBuild Brownsville, Brownsville Texas.
Mission
YouthBuild Brownsville is a tuition free, workforce development high school that prepares students for high-paying, high-demand jobs and to become homeowners.
Vision
We equip youth and communities to determine their future and build personal wealth for generations to come.
YouthBuild Brownsville is grounded in a set of core principles, operationalized through the school’s academic, work-based learning, and pathway success programs:
1. Purposeful Progression Grounded in Readiness and Mastery; 2. Integrated Academic and Construction Trades Pathways;
3. Dignity-Centered Systems with High Expectations;
4. Partnerships that Expand Postsecondary Opportunity and Workforce Success; 5. Equity Equals Ownership; and
6. A Commitment to Continuous Improvement.
High School Science Teacher
Position Overview
The Science Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, engaging, and student-centered instruction across
four levels of high school science in addition to
GED Math and GED Science preparation.
This role requires a highly effective educator capable of managing multiple course preparations, differentiating instruction across varied academic levels, and accelerating student learning for both diploma-bound and GED-track students. Instruction should integrate
scientific reasoning, applied mathematics, and real-world workforce connections, preparing students for postsecondary success in both college and skilled trades pathways. Will report to and work with the Assistant Principal daily.
Key Responsibilities
1. Instruction & Planning
Multi-Level Curriculum Delivery
- Plan and deliver instruction across:
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Four levels of high school science (e.g., Integrated Physics & Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, etc.)
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GED Science
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GED Math
- Design vertically aligned lessons that build foundational knowledge while advancing higher-level skills
- Manage multiple course preps effectively while maintaining instructional quality
Curriculum Planning
- Develop and implement TEKS-aligned science instruction and GED-aligned math/science curriculum
- Submit timely, high-quality lesson plans that reflect intentional design and alignment
Lesson Design & Structure
Deliver structured lessons that include:
- Do Now
- I Do (Direct Instruction)
- We Do (Guided Practice)
- You Do (Independent/Application Practice)
- Exit Ticket
- Ensure all lessons are aligned to clear, measurable objectives
- Prioritize application, analysis, and problem-solving
Academic Rigor
- Maintain high expectations across all course levels
- Incorporate:
o Scientific inquiry and experimentation
o Data analysis and interpretation
o Mathematical reasoning within science contexts
Student Engagement
- Use hands-on, relevant strategies such as:
o Lab-based learning
o Real-world applications tied to trades (construction, welding, manufacturing)
o Visual models and interactive activities
- Ensure all students can access content regardless of starting level
Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction
- Conduct frequent checks for understanding across all course levels
- Use:
o GED practice tests
o Internal assessments
o Classroom data to adjust instruction and group students strategically
o Below-grade-level learners
o ELLs
o Students with IEPs
2. Classroom Management
Systems & Routines
- Maintain consistent classroom structures, including:
o“What To Do”
o Daily Learning Objectives
o Agenda
o Exit Ticket
Behavior & Culture
- Establish a structured, respectful, and academically focused environment
- Use restorative practices and least invasive interventions
Active Monitoring
- Continuously monitor engagement and understanding
- Provide real-time feedback and redirection
Accountability
- Hold a high bar for participation and completion
- Maintain 100% student accountability
3. GED & Postsecondary Readiness
- Prepare students for successful completion of:
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GED Science Exam
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GED Mathematical Reasoning Exam
- Build core competencies in:
o Graph and data interpretation
o Problem-solving and quantitative reasoning
o Workforce applications
o Postsecondary pathways
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Science, STEM, or related field strongly preferred)
- Teaching certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 24 months)
- Experience teaching multiple preps and/or GED content preferred
- Strong ability to differentiate instruction across varied academic levels
Core Competencies
- Multi-prep instructional planning and execution
- Data-driven decision-making
- Strong classroom management
- Differentiation and intervention
- Relationship-building with opportunity youth
- Ability to connect academics to real-world applications
What Success Looks Like
- Students across all levels demonstrate measurable growth in science and math
- Increased GED pass rates in Math and Science
- Instruction remains rigorous and structured despite multiple course preparations
- Classroom culture is orderly, respectful, and academically focused
- Students are engaged in hands-on, meaningful learning
- Instruction is consistently adjusted based on data
Salary: $53,000
Exempt
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