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 programs of study or courses from the following career clusters: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications; Business, Marketing, and Finance; Education and Training; Energy and Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law and Public Service; Manufacturing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; and Career Development. All IDEA CTE teachers ensure that every student masters the academic and social skills needed for college success while embodying IDEA’s values daily.

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 content 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.
• Effectively 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 aligned with campus‑wide 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, understanding, and respect.
• Host tutoring sessions as needed 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.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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: $57,500.
• Stipends ranging from $500‑$4,000 each based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
• Additional performance‑based compensation.
• Hourly compensation for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
• Service‑record requirement: official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable service and determine applicable compensation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of employee premiums for the base medical plan and subsidizing most costs for spouses/domestic partners 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) toward a qualifying degree program, 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 other work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs, if applicable.

Schedule

Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week, with additional time for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as needed.