Job Description
Develops high-quality secondary math curriculum and job-embedded professional learning for grades 6-12, aligned to district standards. Partners with key stakeholders to strengthen instructional practices, ensure coherence across grade levels, and support students in building the skills needed for rigorous, grade-level content and long-term academic success.
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- Designs and develops job-embedded professional learning aligned to curriculum, including slides, activities, and assessments
- Supports development of teacher-facing curriculum materials aligned to district instructional expectations
- Evaluates curriculum for rigor, clarity, and cultural relevance
- Participates in PLC/brain trust sessions to refine curriculum and instructional practices
- Attends and contributes to TEKS-aligned professional development
- Collaborate with teachers and leaders to support implementation
Job Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years teaching or district experience
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Software Oracle SAP Microsoft Office Teacher Certification (preferred) Equipment Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Level 1-No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Anticipates customer needs, identifies, and champions opportunities for the development and implementation of new services and methods to meet or exceed customer needs. Establishes customer service standards and feedback mechanisms across departments.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of teaching or district experience
- Teacher certification
- Experience with Oracle
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with Microsoft Office
What We Do
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is a public school district serving students from prekindergarten through grade 12 in Houston, Texas. As the largest public school system in Texas, it provides comprehensive K–12 education and works to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Its mission emphasizes high-quality, student-centered education, critical thinking, leadership, community participation, and equitable opportunities for success.






