3rd grade Math Teacher - IDEA Harvey E. Najim Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Early Education teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The 3rd Grade Math Teacher sets ambitious student achievement goals, invests students and families in accomplishing them, creates a powerful learning environment, plans and delivers purposeful, rigorous instruction, assesses mastery, tracks student progress, analyzes data to intervene and adjust instruction, and seeks excellence as an educator and IDEA team member. Academy core subjects are state assessed in 3rd grade. The role requires a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs. The position includes weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, school-wide meetings and functions, and participation in summer and year-long learning and development.

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 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 multitude of situations in the school environment.
Must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers if selected, for verification of creditable service and applicable compensation.

Nice To Haves

High level of content-area proficiency, as evidenced by 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.
Implement 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 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 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 cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
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.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $59,500 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
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 telephone 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 to defray moving costs, if applicable.