4th grade Math/Science Teacher - IDEA Southeast Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Tarrant County, TX

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers ensure students master the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The teacher sets ambitious achievement goals and engages students and families in meeting them; creates a productive learning environment; plans and delivers rigorous instruction; assesses student mastery and tracks progress; analyzes data to adjust instruction and intervene; and pursues excellence as an educator and team member. Academy core subjects are state-assessed in grades 3–5. The role implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, tracks student learning, communicates with families, supports student behavior and character development, and participates in school and professional development activities. The position requires at least 40 hours per week at school. Additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned.

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 range of situations in the school environment.
Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must have appropriate Reading Academies certification under TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain the required Texas training within required timelines.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
At least 40 hours spent at school per week.

Nice To Haves

High 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.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and willingness to be held accountable.
Propensity for action, willingness to learn from mistakes, and urgency in driving student outcomes.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment and adapt to ambiguity and change.
Responsiveness to frequent feedback and ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships.

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 accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student 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 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.
Complete additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school, as assigned based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for zero years of experience.
Stipends ranging from $500 to $4,000 each 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 covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing most costs for a spouse or domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five in-person 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.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.