Teacher 5th-8th School Year 2025

Region: 4

School District/Employer: Beta Academy

District Category/Employer: Campus,Charter/Private,

Position: Teacher,

Assignment Level: Level

• Elementary
• Middle School

• Language Arts/Reading
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

School: Beta Academy

Campus Description: 10929 Almeda-Genoa Road
Houston, TX 77034

www.beta academy.org

Date Posted: 2/20/2025

Deadline: Until Filled

Openings: 2

Commitment: Full Time

Description/Notes:

Qualifications: Mission

The mission of the Beta Academy Teacher is to establish a world-class classroom through a culture of joyful rigor and develop scholars and leaders who can contribute on a community, national, and international level.

Outcomes

Meet Academic Goals
(K-5) 60% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests
(K-5) 25% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests

(6-8) 65% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests
(6-8) 30% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests

(9-12) 70% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests
(9-12) 35% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests

70% of scholars meet or exceed expected growth
Earn Distinct Designation in your content area on state tests
Earn Master Level Teacher status on Beta Observation Rubric by third year of teaching.

Meet Attendance Goal
97% Average Daily Attendance

Meet School Culture Goals
3.0 score or higher on Parent Satisfaction Surveys
95% Scholar Persistence
(K-5) Award each scholar a minimum of 1 Sunshine Note a month
(3-5) Award Beta Bucks a minimum 12 times throughout the day

Measured by Teacher Observation Rubric section 2.1 for joyful teaching

(6-8) Award tribe points a minimum 12 times throughout the day
(9-12) Mentor a minimum of 7 scholars a year in successfully receiving their Ba patch

Meet IT Goals
100% of computer and IT inventory is accounted for at all times, with comprehensive log identifying
when a scholar uses a device and
which device the scholar is using
100% of computer damage is reported within 24 hours through IT Trouble Tickets.

Meet Operations Goals
100% of classroom inventory is accounted for at all times.
100% of classroom damage is reported within 24 hours through the facility's trouble ticket system.

Role Based Competencies

Organization & Planning
High Standards
Openness to Feedback and Ideas
Proactivity
Efficiency
Communication
Team Work
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Emotional Intelligence
Flexibility/Adaptability

Beta Culture Competencies

Joy
Culture of Honor
Courageous Conversations
Integrity
High Standards
Creativity

Instruction & Scholar Achievement:

Teach scholars the importance of hard work through joyful rigor – engaging, dynamic learning that is academically, intellectually and personally challenging.
Implement the following BA non-negotiable instructional methods. Endorsed methods per grade span are listed as follows; however, these styles are cumulative and accessible for graduated spans:
(K-5) Cooperative Learning, Whole Brain Teaching, Hands on Projects, and Leadership Development - SFA Teams
(6-8) Cooperative Learning, Soft Skills Coaching, Real World Project, Leadership Development - Tribes
(9-12) Socratic Method, Soft Skills Coaching, Leadership Development - Ba Patch & Ambassador
Understand that classroom observational feedback/scores will emphasize the successful implementation of the above teaching methods.
Foster a love of learning and celebrate scholar successes.
Provide opportunities for scholars to learn experientially through direct guided experience using sensory awareness, active participation, and nature’s resources.
Challenge scholars to reach their highest potential.
Model and promote BA character traits to scholars and stress the importance of each scholar being a responsible, contributing citizen to society. Recognize and reward scholars for displaying BA character traits and uphold zero tolerance for bullying and disrespect.
Implement the technology and software programs provided by BA, operating and using technology for optimum results. Ensure scholars also know how to operate and use technology and…