CTE Professional Communications/Touch System Data Entry Teacher - IDEA Alamo 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. Teachers ensure every student masters academic and social skills needed for college, set ambitious achievement goals, create a powerful learning environment, deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, intervene as needed, 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 students’ progress to students and families on a weekly basis.
• Facilitate and use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve achievement and manage work‑related tasks.
• Implement a clear, consistent behavior‑management system aligned with campus initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and 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 learning and development.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week; additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as needed.

Qualifications

• High level of content‑area proficiency demonstrated by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution (required).
• Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
• State certification preferred but not required.
• Official electronic service records from previous educational employers are required to verify creditable service and determine compensation.

Skills

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

Pay

• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience: $57,500.
• 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.
• Potential relocation allowance.

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 for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition, maximum $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget.
• 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.

Schedule

• Minimum of 40+ hours on campus per week.
• Potential after‑school tutoring and Saturday school assignments.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes every child can go to college. Founded in 2000, the network has grown to a multi‑state system of tuition‑free Pre‑K‑12 charter schools, serving over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. IDEA consistently ranks among top high schools nationally and aims for 100% of graduates to attend college. Employees join a team and family that sets ambitious goals, values professional growth, and works relentlessly to make college for all a reality.