7th Grade ELA Teacher - IDEA Bluff Springs College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers ensure 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, and use it to create effective daily lesson plans. They seek feedback and continually develop their practice. IDEA supports student success through rigorous academic material and opportunities to earn college credit through dual enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The 7th Grade ELA Teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; delivers grade-level content; monitors student progress; and communicates with students and families. The role also includes classroom behavior management, building a positive learning culture, tutoring, meetings, professional development, and school duties. Teachers are expected to spend at least 40 hours per week at school. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs.

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.
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 range of situations in the school environment.

Nice To Haves

High level of content-area proficiency, demonstrated through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.
State certification.
Relevant coursework indicating experience with or exposure to subject-matter content.

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 needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student 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 classroom community.
Help shape 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 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.
Spend a minimum of 40 or more hours at school per week.
Perform additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school as required by scholar needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $59,500 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 each based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Comprehensive benefits plan that covers the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizes most costs for a spouse or 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 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.
A relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.