8th grade Science Pre-AP Teacher - IDEA Edinburg College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Edinburg, 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. They set ambitious achievement goals, track student data, use that information to create effective daily lesson plans, seek feedback, and continue developing their teaching practice. Teachers deliver rigorous, challenging material and may help students gain college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. This is an immediate-opening position at IDEA Edinburg College Prep. The teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, assessments, and behavior-management systems. The role includes planning instruction, monitoring and communicating student progress, meeting student needs through tutoring, and contributing to school culture and campus activities. Teachers are expected to spend at least 40 hours per week at school and participate in professional learning throughout the summer and school year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Ability to demonstrate high content-area proficiency through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.
State certification is preferred but not required.
Relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to the subject-matter content.
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.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency, respond to feedback, work through silos, and maintain professional conduct.
Availability to spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification or other evidence of high content-area proficiency.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.

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 accordingly, 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 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.
Carry out additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school, as required by scholar needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $57,500 for candidates with zero years of experience.
Stipends ranging from $500 to $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.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium for the base plan 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, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for 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 insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.