Teacher-English Language Arts & Reading (3rd Grade)
Harmony Science Academy | Lubbock, TX
Posted Date 9/25/2026
Description
Job Goal
To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, preparing each student to embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree: From an accredited college or university
Duties and Responsibilities
- Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.
- Models and instills a love of learning.
- Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in accordance with school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
- Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
- Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds to meet the individual needs of students.
- Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students' needs.
- Conducts home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families.
- Hosts and mentors student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills.
- Attends and assists with after-hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus-hosted events.
- Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
- Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students' character and sense of community in the classroom.
- Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Attends department, school, district, and parent meetings.
- Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
- Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Prepares required reports on students and activities.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
- Takes daily attendance.
- Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
- Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge: Of curriculum and instruction.
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
- Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Technical Skills: Ability to use computers, including software, databases used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
- Data Analysis: Ability to analyze data.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Work Type: Light work; may require occasional light lifting.
- Schedule: Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
- Setting: Position is in a classroom setting with intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
- Travel: Moderate travel is required.
Salary54,000.00 - 69,500.00 Annual
Type
Professional
District
Harmony Science Academy
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Address3701 W Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79407