5th Grade ELA Teacher - IDEA River Bluff Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The teacher sets ambitious student achievement goals and invests students and families in accomplishing them; creates a powerful learning environment; plans and delivers purposeful, rigorous instruction; assesses mastery and tracks progress; analyzes data to intervene and adjust instruction; and seeks excellence as an educator and IDEA team member. Academy core subjects are state assessed in grades 3–5. This teacher implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, provides instruction and behavior management, monitors individual student progress, and communicates regularly with students and families. The role includes tutoring as needed, participation in meetings and school duties, and year-round professional learning. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week, with possible additional tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and holding or willingness to pursue Florida educator certification. IDEA operates a certification program for non-certified teachers to gain certification while teaching. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening. Staff must also undergo drug testing before starting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Hold or be willing to pursue Florida educator certification; certification is required.
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.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, with willingness to be held accountable.
Propensity for action and willingness to learn and improve through doing.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Comfort with ambiguity and change in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.
Ability to seek and respond well to frequent feedback.
Ability to work across silos and build strong cross-departmental relationships.
Professional conduct and behavior that serve as a model for colleagues and students.
Successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Completion of drug testing before starting in the role.

Nice To Haves

High level of content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.

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 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 and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
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 and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Spend a minimum of 40 hours per week at school.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $50,000 for 0 years of experience; role may also qualify for certification, credential, and campus leadership stipends of $500–$4,000 each, plus 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 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 tuition for a qualifying degree program, 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 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.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.