Position Purpose

The Acceleration Teacher plays a pivotal role in driving student success by delivering robust, strategic, and data-driven small group instruction and school day tutoring in Science. Collaborating closely with campus administrators and teachers of record, they implement a comprehensive acceleration plan aligned with the Fort Worth ISD Strategic Plan, providing targeted Tier II and III interventions through coordinated push-in and pull-out strategies. Additionally, as active participants in professional learning communities (PLCs), they continuously refine instructional practices and share effective strategies. Through ongoing data analysis, high-impact tutoring sessions, and proactive communication of student progress, the Acceleration Teacher ensures students receive the tailored academic support needed to excel and meet district goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructional & Program Support Delivers high-quality, data-driven small group instruction and school-day tutoring in Science, ensuring alignment with high-quality instructional materials and the Fort Worth ISD Strategic Plan. Utilizes ongoing data analysis to provide targeted interventions that bring students to grade-level proficiency, with a focus on Tier II and Tier III instructional support. Collaborates with teachers of record, administration, and families to identify best practices for both 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, working closely with stakeholders to align 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, including trainings in research-based interventions, to continuously improve instructional practices. Serves as a resource by modeling effective small-group instruction and sharing best practices during staff development and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Performs other related duties as assigned, contributing to a campuswide acceleration plan that supports and advances student achievement.

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

Personal Work Relationships All Fort Worth ISD 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/relationship with the consumer. Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned 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 driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of best practice related to individual and small group instruction. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to apply instructional strategies on differentiation. Strong organizational skills. Strong understanding of secondary core content instruction. Ability to multitask needs. Knowledge of collaboration practices and team-teaching practices. Ability to collect data and make course placement recommendation(s) for students. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with school administrators, staff, students, and families.

Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards 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 (less than 10 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (20 pounds and over); may be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning of students with disabilities. Environment:  Works in an office environment; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours; may work outside; regular districtwide travel to student homes. Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

Minimum Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required. Master’s degree from accredited college or university preferred.

Certification/License: Valid Texas Teaching Certification required; ESL or Bilingual Certification preferred. Experience: 2 years of teaching experience in Science with a track record of increasing student achievement required. Experience with diverse student population, especially in a large multicultural urban district preferred. Experience providing instruction in small groups preferred. Experience as an instructional coach, department head, team lead, grade level-lead, Lead Content Teacher preferred.

Language: Bilingual working proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on the availability of funds.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.