5th/6th Grade Math Teacher - IDEA Price Hill Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA teachers are responsible for helping students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college and beyond. They set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in accomplishing them, create a strong learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, adjust instruction, and continually develop as educators and IDEA team members. The 5th/6th Grade Math Teacher will implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, deliver grade-level math instruction, monitor student progress, communicate with families, and contribute to a safe, productive classroom and school culture. The role includes regular collaboration, professional development, school duties, and a minimum of 40+ hours at school each week. Additional tutoring or Saturday school opportunities may be available for additional compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
High level of subject-area proficiency, demonstrated through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Expert-level knowledge of assigned core academic subjects.
Knowledge of pedagogical best practices, curriculum, and instruction.
Strong ability to build student engagement and manage behavior using positive reinforcement, restorative practices, and least invasive techniques.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to varied situations in the school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission, high professional expectations, ongoing professional growth, and strong student outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.
Existing Ohio professional teacher certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet academic expectations.
Learn and deliver relevant content, grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
Submit weekly content plans for feedback and respond professionally to feedback aligned with IDEA’s Guideposts for Excellent Teaching.
Maintain a Common Board highlighting key components of daily lessons.
Use formative and summative assessments to track individual student progress and needs, adjust content plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Implement the classroom behavior management system to develop students’ character and sense of community.
Implement classroom-level Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, identify and document student learning and conduct needs, record evidence-based interventions, analyze data, and collaborate with the school-level MTSS Team.
Report student learning trends through mechanisms such as Exit Ticket Trackers, Data Huddles, Data Boards, and Student Work Analysis Meetings.
Help shape and support a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Build and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect.
Participate in weekly 30-minute manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, weekly professional development, and school-wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Lead parent-teacher conferences during designated times, which may involve additional after-school commitments.
Track classroom participation in IDEA Greater Cincinnati’s universal Supper and breakfast programs, as applicable.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Potentially lead after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs; teachers are also encouraged to volunteer at two student engagement and two student recruitment events annually.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $51,500 for 0 years of experience, with increased compensation based on experience and advanced degree attainment.
Stipends ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional hourly compensation for leading approved after-school tutoring or Saturday school, if applicable.
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.
Paid family leave of up to 8 weeks for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, with a maximum of $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 and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Optional 403(b) plan.
Participation in the State Teacher Retirement System (STRS) for Ohio teachers.
Possible relocation allowance to defray moving costs, if applicable.