English Teacher Jobs in Texas
English Teacher jobs in Texas are in strong and steady demand, with openings concentrated in K-12 public school districts, private and charter schools, English as a Second Language programs, and higher education institutions across the state at every level from first-year classroom teachers through department chairs and curriculum leads. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the largest share of hiring, where employers such as Houston Independent School District, Dallas Independent School District, and Uplift Education maintain consistent year-round openings. The most in-demand specializations in Texas are ESL and bilingual education, special education English support, and secondary English Language Arts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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English Teacher (Grades: 9-12) (RTP20260610-017)
Description
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experience designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Assist and support building principal to ensure on-site administration and execution of the district's educational programs, policies, and regulations and quality instruction for all students in a safe and healthy environment.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's instruction curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
- Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
- Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
- Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required.
- Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
- Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
- Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
- Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
- Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable).
- Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment.
- Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district.
- Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment/alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
- Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
- Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
- Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)
LOCATION
Work Locations: Emmett Conrad High School
7502 FAIR OAKS AVE
Dallas 75231
Job: Teacher-English Language Arts and Reading
Schedule: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 68,000.00
Job Posting: Jun 16, 2026
English Teacher (Grades: 9-12) (RTP20260610-017)
Description
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experience designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Assist and support building principal to ensure on-site administration and execution of the district's educational programs, policies, and regulations and quality instruction for all students in a safe and healthy environment.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's instruction curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
- Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
- Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
- Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required.
- Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
- Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
- Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
- Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
- Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable).
- Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment.
- Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district.
- Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment/alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
- Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
- Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
- Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)
LOCATION
Work Locations: Emmett Conrad High School
7502 FAIR OAKS AVE
Dallas 75231
Job: Teacher-English Language Arts and Reading
Schedule: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 68,000.00
Job Posting: Jun 16, 2026
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English Teacher Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Harmony Public Schools41
- Spring Independent School District7
- Denton Independent School District4
- IDEA Public Schools4
- Midland Independent School District4
Top Industries Hiring
- Education72
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in english teacher jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas teaching certificate with an appropriate English or ESL endorsement
- Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience or student teaching in a K-12 classroom setting
- Proficiency with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills curriculum frameworks
- Ability to deliver differentiated instruction for diverse, multilingual student populations
- Strong classroom management skills and familiarity with district assessment systems
English Teacher Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a english teacher in Texas?
To teach English in Texas, you must hold a valid Texas teaching certificate issued by the Texas Education Agency. The standard path is completing an approved educator preparation program, passing the relevant Texas Examinations of Educator Standards content and pedagogy exams for English Language Arts or ESL, and submitting your application through the TEA certification portal. Teachers certified in another state can apply for a Texas certificate through the out-of-state process with TEA.
Which companies hire english teachers in Texas?
Employers hiring english teachers in Texas right now include Harmony Public Schools, Spring Independent School District, and Denton Independent School District, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large urban school districts and growing charter networks generate the most consistent volume of openings across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most english teacher jobs?
Houston, San Antonio, and Odessa have the most english teacher openings in Texas. The distribution follows population density and school district size, with Houston and Dallas anchoring the market through their massive independent school districts, while San Antonio's strong growth and bilingual student population drives its own high demand for qualified English and ESL teachers.
Are there remote english teacher jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're a minority of total openings. About 0% of english teacher openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that most classroom roles require in-person instruction. The remote positions that do exist tend to be in online charter schools, virtual tutoring programs, or curriculum and instructional coaching roles that don't require daily classroom presence.
How can I get hired as a english teacher in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is completing a Texas-approved educator preparation program, which places candidates in supervised student teaching assignments within Texas districts before certification is finalized. Large districts like Houston ISD and Dallas ISD run new-teacher induction and mentorship programs designed for first-year educators. Candidates without full certification can also pursue roles as instructional aides or paraprofessionals, which provide classroom experience and often lead to district-sponsored pathways toward full licensure through alternative certification programs such as those run by Region service centers across Texas.
Where can I find and apply to english teacher jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to english teacher jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across school districts, charter networks, and other Texas employers. Find the roles that fit your experience and certification level and apply directly.
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