7th grade Science/Social Studies Teacher - IDEA Alamo College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Alamo, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious student achievement goals, track student data, and use it to inform effective daily lesson plans. They seek feedback and continually develop their teaching practice. IDEA supports student success through rigorous and challenging material and opportunities to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The teacher will implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; deliver grade-level content; monitor student progress; communicate regularly with students and families; and support student behavior, character, and classroom community. The position includes tutoring as needed, participation in meetings and school duties, ongoing professional development, and a minimum of 40 hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

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.

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.

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 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 and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Perform additional duties as needed, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Benefits

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, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, up to $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.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Performance-based compensation and possible stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.