2nd grade ELA Teacher - IDEA Henry Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Midland, TX

About The Position

IDEA Early Education teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in meeting them, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, adjust instruction, and pursue excellence as educators and IDEA team members. Academy core subjects are state assessed in third grade. This is an immediate-opening position at IDEA Henry Academy. Teachers implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula, communicate regularly with families, and contribute to campus culture and school activities. The role requires a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, according to scholar needs; additional hourly compensation is provided for assigned tutoring or Saturday school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must possess 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 to the belief that all students can get to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency and purpose, respond to frequent feedback, and work across departments.

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, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with 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 develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and families, based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
Host tutoring sessions 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, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for zero years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 each may be available based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Comprehensive benefits plan that covers most of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizes most 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, depending 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 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.