2nd Grade Teacher - IDEA Rundberg Academy (26-27)
Role Mission
The IDEA Academy 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.
What We Offer
Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience: $59,500.
Variety of stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
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: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required).
Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
Teachers of record for students in K-3 must possess appropriate Reading Academies certification in accordance with TEA requirements or must be willing and able to obtain all relevant TX training within required timelines.
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 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.
We serve over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and are on-track to maintain our legacy of sending 100% of our graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
Commitment to Core Values
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high levels of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.
To Apply
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