CTE Programming (Computer Science) Teacher - IDEA Brackenridge College Prep (26-27)

Role Mission

The role of IDEA Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers is to instruct 8th-12th grade students in various subjects aligned with state-approved programs of study or courses from specific career clusters. These teachers must ensure students master academic and social skills necessary for success in higher education while embodying IDEA’s values.

What We Offer

Compensation: Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500. Various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership range from $500-$4,000 each. Opportunities for additional compensation through the Teacher Career Pathway are available, potentially up to $10,000.

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid mental/behavioral health, tuition reimbursement, and paid family leave. Additional benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. A relocation allowance may be offered.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required.
• Experience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred.
• Licenses or Certifications: State certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Accountabilities:
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations for CTE coursework.
• 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 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.
• Use technology effectively to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• 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 IDEA’s mission and being an agent of change.
• Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
• 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.
• Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes each and every child can go to college. Founded in 2000, the network now serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. Staff Culture and Belonging at IDEA promotes human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.

To Apply

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