3rd grade Math Teacher - IDEA Henry Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Midland, TX

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers ensure students develop the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The teacher sets ambitious achievement goals, engages students and families in reaching them, creates a strong learning environment, plans and delivers rigorous instruction, assesses and tracks mastery, analyzes data to adjust instruction, and pursues excellence as an educator and team member. Academy core subjects are state assessed in grades 3–5. This position teaches third-grade mathematics and implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments. Teachers submit lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback, monitor student progress, communicate weekly with students and families, and provide tutoring as needed. The role includes at least 40 hours at school per week, participation in meetings and school duties, and ongoing professional learning. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs. The starting salary for a teacher with no years of experience is $63,500. The role may also qualify for certification, credential, and campus-leadership stipends of $500–$4,000 each, performance-based compensation, and additional hourly pay for assigned tutoring or Saturday school. Compensation and creditable service may be verified using official electronic service records from prior educational employers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Teachers of record for students in K–3 must have appropriate Reading Academies certification under TEA requirements or be willing and able to complete 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.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.

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, 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, respectful 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.
Carry out additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school when required by scholar needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs subsidized for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Paid family leave of up to 8 weeks for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, 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.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.