1st Grade Teacher - IDEA Round Rock Tech Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Round Rock, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The 1st Grade Teacher sets ambitious achievement goals and engages students and families in reaching them; creates a powerful learning environment; plans and delivers purposeful, rigorous instruction; assesses mastery and tracks progress; analyzes data to adjust instruction and provide interventions; and pursues excellence as an educator and IDEA team member.

The role implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula, supports students’ academic and social development, communicates regularly with families, and participates in school and professional learning activities. Teachers must 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 in accordance with 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 adjust and adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.
• Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• Willingness to be held accountable for outcomes, act with urgency and purpose, learn from mistakes, respond to feedback, and work across teams.

Nice To Haves

• High level of 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 accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate each student’s progress with the student and family weekly.
• Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
• Implement a clear, 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 for their communities.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions 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, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
• Complete additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school when required by student needs.

Benefits

• Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
• Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability insurance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level