5th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher - IDEA Spears Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers are responsible for ensuring 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 reaching them, create effective learning environments, deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, adjust instruction, and pursue excellence as educators and IDEA team members. Core subjects are state assessed in grades 3–5.

This teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; plans instruction and responds to students’ learning needs; communicates regularly with students and families; and supports student behavior, character development, and classroom community. The position includes weekly meetings and duties, professional learning, and at least 40 hours at school per week. Additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned based on student needs and may receive additional hourly compensation.

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 have appropriate Reading Academies certification under TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain relevant Texas training within required timelines.
• Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable service and determine compensation, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• High content-area proficiency evidenced by 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 and develop students’ character and sense of classroom community.
• Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Build and maintain cooperative, trust-based relationships with students and families, respecting their communities.
• 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

• Starting teacher salary of $64,000 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 employer covering the majority of the employee premium and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• 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 tuition, capped at $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-paid mental and behavioral health support, including five face-to-face counseling sessions within a 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.
• Vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level