6th/7th Grade RLA Teacher 2025 - 2026

Seashore Middle Academy is looking for a certified teacher who provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the classroom to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. He/She enables students to develop competencies and life skills to function successfully in society, and carry out Seashore Charter Schools’ mission of academic excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university

· Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements

· Understanding of elementary Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

· General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

· Ability to instruct students and utilize strong classroom management strategies

· Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

· Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check prior to starting employment. Non- refundable fee paid by applicant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of SMA’s curriculum program.

· Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.

· Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, board policies, and

administrative guidelines.

· Work cooperatively with administrators, team leaders, specialists, and other staff as needed to

meet curriculum objectives and further the mission of Seashore Charter Schools and the Island

Foundation.

· Work cooperatively with the Special Education Director and Teaching Assistants to adapt

curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in

Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

· Create a classroom environment where cooperative learning strategies are implemented.

· Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

· Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student

Handbook.

· Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and

facilities.

· Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials, including technology.

· Establish, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other

documents required.

· Attend and participate in faculty meetings, and serve on staff committees as required.

· Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills, and maintain valid Texas teaching certificate.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS – TEACHERS

Maintain emotional control under stress. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

SALARY: 12-month teacher salary contract. MINIMUM WORK DAYS: 181

ABOUT SEASHORE MIDDLE ACADEMY

Seashore Middle Academy is a public, open-enrollment charter school located on North Padre Island. SMA serves 240 students grades 5-8 from North Padre Island, Flour Bluff, Mustang Island, and NAS Corpus Christi. SLC is part of Seashore Charter Schools, which is owned and operated by the Island Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to empowering students to academic excellence and supporting community interests.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person