8th Grade Spanish Teacher - IDEA Elsa College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Elsa, TX

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers are responsible for ensuring that students master the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious student-achievement goals, track student data to inform effective daily lesson plans, and seek feedback to develop their teaching practice. The role supports rigorous learning and opportunities for students to gain college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The 8th Grade Spanish Teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; monitors student progress; communicates regularly with students and families; and helps foster a productive, supportive classroom and school culture. Teachers participate in meetings, school duties and functions, and ongoing professional learning. The position requires a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week. Additional duties 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.
Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to the 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 range of situations in the school environment.

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, master, and deliver content and grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Use formal and informal assessments to monitor 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 develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative, respectful relationships with students and families.
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, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Work a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $57,500 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends ranging from $500 to $4,000 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 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, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition paid toward 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 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.