About this role
Premier High School – Fort Worth Southside Fort Worth, Texas Position Type Full-Time | 10-Month Contract Reports To Campus Director Salary Based on experience and ResponsiveEd salary schedule Position Summary Premier High School – Fort Worth Southside is seeking a passionate, student-centered Teacher who can provide engaging instruction while helping students make meaningful connections between their education and their future. Our students thrive through individualized instruction, strong relationships, encouragement, and accountability. The ideal candidate is an effective educator who can meet students where they are, support academic progress, and help them develop the skills, confidence, and direction necessary for success beyond graduation. This position will provide instruction in assigned courses while mentoring students toward academic achievement, graduation, career readiness, and successful postsecondary outcomes. Southside's Mission We provide hope through individualized education that prepares every student's unique journey toward graduation, career readiness, and lifelong success. Primary Responsibilities Instruction
• Deliver engaging instruction aligned to applicable Texas TEKS and assigned course requirements.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Incorporate practical and real-world applications into student learning.
• Utilize technology to enhance instruction and student engagement.
• Monitor student performance and provide intervention when students fall behind.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Support students in successfully completing assigned coursework and applicable assessments or credentials.
Student Success
• Build strong relationships with students through encouragement, consistency, and accountability.
• Establish and maintain high expectations for academic performance and personal responsibility.
• Help students set goals and monitor progress toward graduation.
• Encourage attendance, persistence, productivity, and ownership of learning.
• Mentor students as they identify their strengths, interests, and future goals.
• Celebrate student growth and achievement.
College, Career & Life Readiness
• Connect classroom learning to real-world applications and future opportunities.
• Help students explore postsecondary education, employment, military service, entrepreneurship, and other pathways after graduation.
• Reinforce professionalism, communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and workplace expectations.
• Support students pursuing certifications or other credentials when applicable.
• Assist with career awareness activities, guest speakers, workplace experiences, and community partnerships when opportunities are available.
• Encourage students to graduate with both a diploma and a clear plan for what comes next.
Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with campus administration, colleagues, families, and community partners.
• Participate in PLCs, faculty meetings, and professional development.
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding student progress.
• Collaborate with campus staff to identify and address barriers to student success.
• Assist with campus events, student activities, recruitment, and other school initiatives.
Compliance
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and required documentation.
• Implement student accommodations and modifications as required.
• Follow all ResponsiveEd policies and campus procedures.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong instructional, communication, and organizational skills
• Technology proficiency
• Ability to build positive relationships with students
• Commitment to academic achievement, graduation, and student success
Preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certification or ability to obtain appropriate certification
• Classroom teaching or instructional experience
• Professional or industry experience that can enhance student learning
• Experience preparing students for certifications, assessments, or postsecondary opportunities
• Experience working with at-risk or alternative education students
• Experience mentoring or coaching adolescents
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Successful candidates will:
• Believe every student can succeed.
• Provide effective and engaging instruction.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.
• Demonstrate flexibility and creativity.
• Connect learning to practical, real-world applications.
• Use data to improve student outcomes.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and community partners.
• Help students establish meaningful academic and postsecondary goals.
• Inspire students through consistency, encouragement, accountability, and high expectations.
Why Join Southside? At Southside, teaching is about more than helping students complete coursework. It's about helping students understand where their education can take them. Our teachers make a lasting difference by:
• Building authentic relationships
• Providing individualized and engaging instruction
• Helping students accelerate toward graduation
• Connecting learning to life beyond high school
• Encouraging students to pursue credentials and postsecondary opportunities
• Developing confidence, responsibility, and employability skills
• Preparing graduates for college, careers, military service, entrepreneurship, and life
We want every Southside student to leave us with more than a diploma. We want them to leave with a direction. If you believe great teaching can change the trajectory of a student's life, we'd love to have you join our team. Premier High School – Fort Worth Southside is part of ResponsiveEd and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing educational opportunities that promote academic excellence, character development, and student success.