Science Acceleration Teacher

Position

Location:

To Be Determined
Position Type:
Classroom Elementary & Secondary Teaching/ Teacher - All levels
Date Posted: 9/2/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Science Acceleration Teacher (All Levels) reports to:
Science Director. This grant-funded position is contingent on the availability of funds. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering data-driven small group instruction and school-day tutoring in Science, aligned with Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) Strategic Plan and high-quality instructional materials. The Acceleration Teacher implements a campus wide acceleration plan with Tier II and III interventions, collaborates with campus staff, participates in PLCs, and shares effective instructional practices.

• Delivers high-quality, data-driven small group instruction and school-day tutoring in Science, ensuring alignment with FWISD materials and the district Strategic Plan.
• Utilizes ongoing data analysis to provide targeted interventions to bring students to grade-level proficiency, focusing on Tier II and III support.
• Collaborates with teachers of record, administration, and families to identify best practices for individual and small-group instruction, including push-in and pull-out models as needed.
• Maintains data-based documentation of continuous student performance monitoring, sharing relevant data with school teams and participating in decisions regarding student progress.
• Communicates regularly with teachers, administrators, and families regarding student progress, ensuring transparency and shared accountability.
• Assists in identifying students for placement in intervention groups, aligning interventions with student needs.
• Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement, progress, and next steps for acceleration.
• Provides diagnostic assessments to evaluate individual student needs and tailor instruction accordingly.
• Provides input for program development and supports the implementation of assessment tools and data management systems to enhance instructional impact.
• Attends and actively engages in professional development opportunities related to research-based interventions to improve instructional practices.
• Models effective small-group instruction and shares best practices during staff development and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Performs other related duties as assigned, contributing to a campus wide acceleration plan that advances student achievement.

• Follows established safety procedures to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment per safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and reports conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

• All FWISD employees must maintain a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high-quality customer service; builds rapport with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; respectful of coworkers; fosters teamwork and responds appropriately in challenging situations.

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations that require teamwork.

• Knowledge of best practices in individual and small group instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to apply instructional strategies for differentiation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of secondary core content instruction.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple needs.
• Knowledge of collaboration practices and team-teaching.
• Ability to collect data and make course placement recommendations.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with school administrators, staff, students, and families.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking.
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (