8th grade ELA Pre-AP Teacher - IDEA Donna College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Donna, TX

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. The teacher sets ambitious achievement goals, tracks student data, uses it to shape effective daily lessons, and seeks feedback to continuously improve teaching practice. Instruction includes rigorous, challenging material and opportunities for students to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The teacher implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, delivers grade-level content, monitors student progress, communicates with students and families, and supports students’ academic and social development. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week and includes tutoring, meetings, duties, and professional learning. Additional duties, including after-school tutoring or Saturday school, may be assigned based on scholar needs. The starting salary for teachers with zero years of experience is $57,500. The role may qualify for certification, credential, or campus leadership stipends of $500–$4,000 each, as well as performance-based compensation. Additional hourly compensation is provided for assigned 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.
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.
Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to subject-matter content.
At least 40 hours at school per week.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency, learn from mistakes, respond to feedback, work across departments, and maintain professional conduct.

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 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 accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate each student’s progress to the student and family 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 develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Build 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.
Participate in summer, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Perform additional responsibilities, potentially including after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing most 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, 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.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephone 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 assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.