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7th Grade Science Teacher - IDEA Lakeland College Prep (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools · Lakeland, FL · 1 wk ago
EducationFull-time

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.

We strive to accomplish this by giving students the chance to experience rigorous and challenging material in high school and by giving them the opportunity to gain college-credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses.

What We Offer

  • Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience: $51,500

  • 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 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

  • Relocation allowance may be offered if applicable

Qualifications

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

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

  • Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required

Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade level aligned IDEA content assessment

  • Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation

  • 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

  • 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. 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.

The Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!

To Apply

Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees.

A Drug-Free Workplace means that of our employees must remain Drug-Free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job.

In holding to this policy, all staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in their new role with us.

To read our full policy, please click the following link: https://ideapublicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FL-Drug-Free-Workplace-Policy.pdf

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