Teacher - CTE/Health Science (2025-2026 School Year)

Reports to: Principal

Duty Day: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience -

Teacher Hiring Schedule )

Date Revised: 06-23

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have :

Valid Texas Health Science Technology Education teaching certificate

OR may include a combination of:

At least two years of full-time wage-earning professional work experience in your licensed occupational field;

Formal training and education;

Relevant industry licensure, certification, or registration; and/or

Any combination of work experience, training and education, or industry credential related to the subject matter he/she will be teaching.

Specific certifications for this position:

Current licensure, certification, or registration by a nationally recognized accrediting agency as a health professions practitioner

The mission of this role :

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to be successful in the health science field.

What success looks like for this role :

• Present positive role model for students; (move to separate line) demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Develop long- and short-range plans for the instructional program.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, board policies, and aligned industry credentialing agency.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Work to maintain and improve professional competence through participation in campus and district staff development programs.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs by maintaining and leading a subject matter advisory committee. Initiate activities to meet identified industry
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Receive and maintain teaching supplies and classroom equipment as provided by the District; keep a current inventory of all items and provide the inventory upon request.
• Compile and maintain all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required, to include student records and credentialing information.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and sponsor outside activities as approved by campus principal.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and prepare students for industry certification. Show evidence of preparation in curriculum management system as required by district policy.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Cooperate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Implement technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and IEPs.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with hospital administration at various locations for clinical rotation purposes.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques to enhance community and parent involvement in the local school system.

Potential leadership opportunities in this role :

• Supervise external student internships and student teacher(s)
Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Why work for Katy ISD?

• Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency
• Forbes rating – one of the best employers in the state of Texas
• Niche rating – top school district in the Houston area
• World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers
• Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued
• Competitive pay for teachers
• Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degree
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions
• Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare
Positive work-life balance

Workplace operational environment to include :

Standing for long periods of time. Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. ie moving health science lab equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Must maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.