6th/7th grade Science Pre-AP Teacher - IDEA Tres Lagos College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•McAllen, TX

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About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, track student data to inform effective lesson plans, seek feedback, and develop their teaching practice. They deliver rigorous material and may help students earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The teacher implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, delivers grade-level science content, monitors student progress, communicates with families, and supports students’ academic and social development. The role includes weekly planning and meetings, tutoring as needed, school duties and events, and ongoing professional learning. Teachers spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week; additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass a grade-level-aligned IDEA content assessment.
Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to subject-matter content.
Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation.
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.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.

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.
State certification.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn, master, and deliver content, grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
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 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, 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 and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Perform additional duties based on scholar needs, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $57,500 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 each, depending 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 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, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and 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 and 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.