RTTC Teacher - IDEA Health Professions College Prep (Immediate Opening)

About the role

IDEA Electives teachers instruct students in a variety of subjects such as Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications. They ensure every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values daily. Teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction, assess for mastery, track progress, analyze data to intervene, and seek excellence as educators and IDEA team members.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• 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 and develop 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.

Qualifications

• High level of content‑area proficiency as evidenced 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).
• 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.
• Submission of official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable service per Texas Education Code 21.4031.

Compensation

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of employee premiums for medical, 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, subject to manager discretion and budget.
• Employer‑paid mental/behavioral health: five face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and additional 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 opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes every child can go to college. Founded in 2000, the network has grown from a single school of 150 students to a multi‑state charter system 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 to send 100 % of its graduates to college. Employees join a team and family that sets ambitious goals, embraces growth, and works relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Core Values and Culture

IDEA staff are expected to embody values such as