Houston Gateway Academy, Inc

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• **School Year 2025 - 2026*** School Address: HGA ELITE 7310 BOWIE B ST. HOUSTON, TX 77012 Grade levels needed: • 5TH GRADE MATH • 4TH GRADE MATH Position Type: 10-month • 168 School Days • 182 Teacher Days • 14 Professional Development Days • 8 Days Rest, Refocus, and Recharge (No Classes) Compensation: $62,500.00 We do accept applications from individuals in an Alternative Teaching Certification program however the starting salary is $48,500. Houston Gateway Academy, Inc.(HGA) is a charter school located on 45 south and Woodridge Dr. about 7 minutes away from Downtown Houston. We currently serve about 2,000 scholars in grades PK-3 through 12th grade. Most of our students, if not all, are first generation. HGA has a very unique and highly effective school model with the essential components that fully supports and push academic rigor, equity and innovation: • Dual Language Program - English and Spanish instruction is provided for scholars starting in Pre - K 3 existing in first grade. • Mandatory Extended School Day for all Scholars (Pre - K - Grade 12) - At HGA instruction begins at 7:45 am and ends at 4:15 pm. On Fridays instruction begins at 7:45 am and ends at 2:30 pm. • Standards Based Instruction - HGA follows the state developed curriculum (TEKS) and fully complies with all academic accountability requirements that include participation in STAAR. • Data Tracking to Monitor Progress and Drive Instruction - It includes beginning of the year diagnostic assessments for all scholars, midyear benchmarks in December, IOWA (ITBS), STAAR, weekly assessments, PSAT, SAT and reading Running Records. • Professional Development - In collaboration with our area's education service center (Region IV) teachers receive training based on areas of need. • Ongoing Coaching Support from Our Instructional Leaders - Regular classroom visits from principals and superintendent allow teachers to receive feedback that targets precise praise, areas of improvement, and action steps. • College Readiness - All scholars in grades 8th - 12th are required to take PSAT and SAT. • Co-Teachers - Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be effective teachers. • Strong Parental Commitment - Our Empowered Parent Coalition Program provides required parent sessions covering a wide variety of topics. • Character Development - Strong emphasis is placed in modeling and teaching scholars HGA's core values: high expectations, grit and achievement. Instructional Delivery and Assessment: • Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance. • Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement. Academic and Cultural Support: • Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor. • Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect. • Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties. • Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences. • Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences. • Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines. Skills and Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university • Valid Texas Standard Teaching Certificate: Core 4th -8th or EC-6TH • Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned. • Satisfactory outcome of a background check. Employees are responsible for a non-refundable fingerprinting fee (approximately $50.00). Job Type: Full-time Pay: $48,500.00 - $70,500.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Will you be able to teach algebra? Work Location: In person