7th grade Science Pre-AP Teacher - IDEA Donna College Prep (26-27)
Role Mission
IDEA College Prep 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: $57,500
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
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year
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
Relocation allowance may be offered 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)
State certification preferred but not required
Knowledge and Skills
Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to subject-matter content
Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Responsibilities
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
Learn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts
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
Effective facilitation and personal use of 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
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify
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
Values and Characteristics
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Sets and reaches ambitious goals every day
Willing to engage in continuous learning and development
About IDEA Public Schools
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. 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. 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.
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