1st Grade Teacher - IDEA Parmer Park Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers ensure students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. They set ambitious achievement goals and engage students and families in meeting them; create effective learning environments; plan and deliver rigorous instruction; assess mastery and track progress; use data to adjust instruction and intervene; and pursue excellence as educators and IDEA team members. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, depending on student needs. The role is an immediate opening at IDEA Parmer Park Academy. IDEA Public Schools is a tuition-free, Pre-K–12 public charter school network founded in 2000. It serves more than 80,000 students at 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. The organization is committed to helping students get to and through college.

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 required 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.
Professional conduct and behavior appropriate to serving as a role model for colleagues and students.

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, 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 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, 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 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.
Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school when required by student needs.

Benefits

Starting salary of $59,500 for teachers with zero years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 each based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership; additional performance-based compensation may also be available.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and subsidies for the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to eight 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 qualifying tuition, capped at $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.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.