6th Grade ELA/SS Teacher - IDEA Lakeland College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Lakeland, FL

13d•$51,500

About The Position

Role Mission: IDEA ELA teachers are responsible for the increasing student achievement and mastery of grade level content. ELA teachers deliver pre-AP instruction that provides students the knowledge and skills needed to access AP & high school level ELA curriculum. Teachers are tasked with delivering quality instruction and supports that facilitate student learning and comprehension, playing a critical role in students’ path to and through college. At IDEA, the goal is to provide students with a foundation that prepares them to be literate thinkers in school, college, and beyond. Today’s scholars must be able to engage with complex texts independently, read for knowledge, and respond to texts through written and oral communication. Additionally, they must be able to navigate the wide range of texts available through online media, discern audience and purpose, seek evidence, and appreciate a range of cultures and perspectives. Reading is state assessed for grades 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th . Writing is state assessed in 7 th grade.

Requirements

High level of content-area proficiency, as evidenced by teacher certification, field of study, or work-experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required
IDEA operates a certification program for non-certified IDEA teachers to gain certification while teaching
Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to the ELA content
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade level aligned IDEA content assessment
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 multitude of situations in the school environment
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
Learn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all 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
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

Benefits

The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $51,500
This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each.
We also offer opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation.
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
We offer a 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: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employe r -Paid Mental/Behavioral Health : 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a yea r , unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling , and other work-life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an e mployer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation .
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.