4th Grade ELA Teacher - IDEA Mesquite Hills Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•El Paso, TX

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers help students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. They set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in meeting them, create effective learning environments, deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, monitor progress, analyze data, and adjust instruction. This role teaches fourth-grade English Language Arts at IDEA Mesquite Hills Academy. Core subjects in grades 3–5 are state assessed. The starting salary for teachers with zero years of experience is $58,500, with potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, as well as additional performance-based compensation. Additional hourly compensation is provided for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school. Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers for verification of experience and compensation. The role includes at least 40 hours at school per week and may involve additional duties based on student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must hold 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 varied situations in a school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and values, professionalism, accountability, urgency, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

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 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 build 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.
Participate in summer, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Potentially provide after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs.

Benefits

Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and most costs for spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Paid family leave of up to eight weeks for eligible staff, 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 telephone counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.