5th grade ELA Teacher - IDEA Rise Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

22h

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The 5th Grade ELA Teacher sets ambitious achievement goals, engages students and families in reaching them, creates a strong learning environment, delivers purposeful and rigorous instruction, assesses mastery, tracks progress, analyzes data to adjust instruction, and pursues excellence as an educator and team member. Academy core subjects are state-assessed in grades 3–5. The role requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution. A high level of content-area proficiency is strongly preferred, as is K–12 classroom experience. The teacher must be able to instruct students, manage behavior, adapt to varied school situations, and communicate and organize effectively. Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must have the required Reading Academies certification or be willing and able to complete applicable Texas training within the required timelines. Bilingual certification is strongly preferred; content and ESL certification are preferred but not required. The position requires a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs. Candidates selected for the role must provide official electronic service records from prior educational employers so IDEA can verify creditable service and determine compensation, as applicable. IDEA describes its workplace as a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment that may involve ambiguity and change. Teachers participate in professional learning and development throughout the year and work with students, families, colleagues, and managers to support student outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Ability to demonstrate high content-area proficiency through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.
Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must possess the appropriate Reading Academies certification under TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain relevant Texas training within required timelines.
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 varied situations in the school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and the belief that all students can get to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency, respond to feedback, and work collaboratively across departments.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers for verification of creditable service.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual certification is strongly preferred.
Content certification is preferred but not required.
ESL certification is preferred but not required.
Prior K–12 classroom experience is strongly preferred.
High content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards and 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 monitor 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 while developing students’ character and sense of classroom 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 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, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 each may be available based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, with the majority of 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, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Five face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
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.