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

IDEA Public Schools•Tarrant County, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers ensure students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. They set ambitious student achievement goals, engage students and families in meeting them, create powerful learning environments, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, adjust instruction, and pursue excellence as educators and team members. Academy core subjects are state assessed in grades 3, 4, and 5. This teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; monitors student progress and adjusts instruction; communicates with students and families; supports classroom behavior and school culture; and participates in campus and professional development activities. The role requires a minimum of 40 hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, depending on scholar needs. The position is an immediate opening at IDEA Southeast Academy.

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 multitude 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 relevant Texas training within required timelines.
Candidates selected for the role must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable service and determine compensation, as applicable.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and values, accountability for outcomes, responsiveness to feedback, and professional conduct.

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.

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 individual student progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
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.
Help develop 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.
Host necessary tutoring sessions 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.
Fulfill additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on 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 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 tuition for a qualifying degree program, 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 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.