4th Grade ELA Teacher - IDEA Horizon Vista Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Horizon City, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers help ensure students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The 4th Grade ELA Teacher sets ambitious student achievement goals, builds student and family investment in those goals, creates a strong learning environment, delivers purposeful and rigorous instruction, assesses mastery, tracks progress, analyzes data, and adjusts instruction to support student needs. Core subjects in grades 3–5 are state assessed. The role includes implementing state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments; preparing lesson plans in advance; monitoring and communicating student progress; maintaining a consistent behavior-management system; and contributing to a productive, enthusiastic school culture. Teachers participate in meetings, school duties and functions, and ongoing professional learning. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
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.
Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must possess appropriate Reading Academies certification under TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain the required Texas training within applicable timelines.

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 shape 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, 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

Comprehensive benefits plan, with the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan covered and most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
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 qualifying degree-program tuition, up to $5,250 per year, 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.
Vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.