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2nd grade ELA Teacher - IDEA Henry Academy (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools · Midland, TX · 4 days ago
EducationFull-time

Role Mission

The IDEA Early Education teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily.

The Academy core subjects are state assessed in 3rd grade.

What We Offer

  • Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $63,500.

  • This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each.

  • We also offer additional performance-based compensation.

  • IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Compensation and Total Rewards

  • Compensation details including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental benefits, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.

  • Tuition reimbursement up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.

  • Employer-paid mental/behavioral health services including 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required).

  • Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).

  • Reading Academies certification in accordance with TEA requirements or willingness to obtain relevant training within required timelines (for teachers of record for students in K-3).

  • Bilingual certification strongly preferred, content and ESL certification preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

  • Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.

  • Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.

  • Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly.

  • Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.

  • Facilitate and use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.

  • Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.

  • Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.

  • Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.

  • Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.

About IDEA Public Schools

  • At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college.

  • IDEA Public Schools grew from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools serving over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

  • IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists.

  • IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

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IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.

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