2nd Grade Co-Teacher - IDEA Montopolis Academy (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Austin, TX

8h•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Co-Teachers learn instructional strategies and develop their teaching skills to provide highly effective instruction to IDEA students. They implement Direct Instruction Curriculum (DI) and are responsible for student instruction under the guidance of an IDEA teacher and assistant principal of instruction. DI co-teachers use clear instruction and always teach to mastery, ensuring students grasp content before moving on. Groups are organized by level, allowing students to learn at their own pace. This position is grant-funded with Title I Part A funds, and while funding may be extended, there is no guarantee of ongoing employment. All duties are allowable and allocable to the grant, and the employee will work solely on grant program activities.

Requirements

At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting
Ability and motivation to master the Direct Instruction Curriculum
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

Nice To Haves

Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes

Responsibilities

Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers
Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
Successfully implement the Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum
Participate in lesson practice and delivery of our Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
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
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

Benefits

Majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan covered
Majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized
Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child
Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year
5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year
Unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling
Other work-life services available at no cost
Dental and vision plans
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
Relocation allowance may be offered