Elementary/Middle School Teacher (Grades 4–8) – Bilingual (Spanish)
Location: Dilley, Texas
Organization: South Texas Center for Student Support & Academics, a Division of Successful Practices Network (SPN)
Schedule: Full-Time | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Year-Round
About SPN
Successful Practices Network (SPN) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving outcomes for all students. We partner with schools, districts, state agencies, and other organizations providing education and education-related support to implement innovative, research-based solutions that promote student success. SPN fosters inclusive, high-performing learning environments where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Position Overview
The Grades 4–8 Teacher is responsible for providing engaging, rigorous, and student-centered instruction that prepares students for continued academic success. The teacher creates a positive classroom culture, delivers standards-based instruction aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), monitors student progress, differentiates instruction to meet diverse learning needs, and collaborates with families and colleagues to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth of students.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality instruction aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in assigned content areas.
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that promote critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and student engagement.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, language, and social-emotional needs of diverse learners, including English Learners.
- Utilize classroom technology and instructional resources to enhance student learning.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment that supports positive student behavior and academic success.
- Monitor student achievement through formative and summative assessments and use data to guide instructional decisions.
- Provide timely feedback to students and maintain accurate attendance, grades, and student records.
- Participate in professional development, meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
- Valid Texas EC–6, 4–8, or appropriate Secondary Teaching Certificate in the assigned content area.
- Bilingual in Spanish (required).
- ESL Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Ability to effectively teach and engage students in Grades 4–8.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Education or a related field.
- Previous experience teaching upper elementary or middle school students.
- Experience working with multilingual learners and culturally diverse student populations.
- Experience using instructional technology and digital learning platforms.
- Strong understanding of adolescent learning and development.
Other Required Skills & Abilities
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Strong instructional planning and data-analysis skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary educational team.
- Experience using Student Information Systems (SIS) and educational technology.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, sit, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to pass all required federal background check requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $85,000
Benefits Include:
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off package, including:
- Eight paid company holidays
- Two weeks of paid Winter Break
- One week of paid Spring Break
- Two weeks of paid Summer Break
- Ten days of flexible vacation/sick leave
- Optional voluntary Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employee-paid through payroll deduction)
Additional Information
This is a full-time, year-round position. Employment is at will, and job responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs.
Pay: $85,000.00 per year
Education:
Language:
License/Certification:
- Texas teaching certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dilley, TX 78017 (Required)
Work Location: In person
