CTE Biotechnology I Teacher - IDEA Health Professions College Prep (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

IDEA Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers instruct 8th‑12th grade students in a variety of subjects across state‑approved career clusters, including Agriculture, Architecture, Arts, Business, Education, Energy, Hospitality, Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Manufacturing, STEM, Transportation, and Career Development. All CTE teachers ensure every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills needed for college while embodying IDEA’s values daily. They set ambitious goals for student achievement, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess for mastery, track progress, analyze data to intervene, and collaborate as IDEA team members.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations for CTE coursework.
• Learn, master, and deliver relevant content and grade‑level curriculum, core objectives, and texts.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate student progress to students and families on a weekly basis.
• Utilize technology as a communication and educational tool to improve achievement and manage tasks.
• Implement a clear, consistent behavior‑management system aligned with campus initiatives while developing student character and community.
• Help shape a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive, enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Host tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly manager check‑ins, grade‑level meetings, before/after‑school duties, and school‑wide meetings and functions.
• Engage in summer and year‑long district, school, and personal professional development.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week; additional after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as needed.

Requirements

• High level of content‑area proficiency demonstrated by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution (required).
• Experience: Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
• Licenses or Certifications: State certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• 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.

Compensation

• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience: $59,500.
• Stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500‑$4,000 each.
• Additional performance‑based compensation.
• Hourly compensation for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
• Service record submission required to verify creditable service and determine compensation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans, with subsidies for spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition (maximum $5,250 per year) for qualifying degree programs, subject to manager discretion.
• Employer‑paid mental/behavioral health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and additional work‑life services at no cost.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parenting benefits and flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time and referral bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance, if applicable.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a single school of 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, and Ohio. The organization consistently ranks among top high schools nationally and aims to send 100% of its graduates to college. Employees join an IDEA Team and Family that sets ambitious goals, values continuous growth, and works relentlessly to make college for all a reality.