1st grade Teacher - IDEA Owassa Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Pharr, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in reaching them, create an effective learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess student mastery, track progress, analyze data, and adjust instruction. Academy core subjects are state assessed in grades 3–5. This teacher implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, monitors students’ academic and social development, communicates progress with families, and contributes to a positive school-wide culture. The role includes weekly planning, assessment and gradebook responsibilities, tutoring as needed, meetings, school duties, and ongoing professional learning. Staff spend at least 40 hours per week at school. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must have appropriate Reading Academies certification under TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain all relevant Texas training within required timelines.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment.
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.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college; willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency, respond to feedback, and work effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

High content-area proficiency demonstrated through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.
Bilingual certification.
Content and ESL certification.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Use formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology effectively 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, respectful working relationships with students and families.
Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each, and additional performance-based compensation.