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

IDEA Public Schools•Elsa, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, track student data, plan effective lessons, seek feedback, and develop their teaching practice. The organization supports rigorous academic learning and opportunities for students to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The 8th Grade Spanish Teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; teaches grade-level content; monitors student progress; communicates with students and families; and fosters a productive classroom culture. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week and may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs. 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.
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.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college, and to serving as an agent of change.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and willingness to be held accountable.
Propensity for action and willingness to learn from mistakes and improve quickly.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment and remain comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Willingness to seek and respond well to frequent feedback.
Ability to work across silos and build cross-departmental relationships.
High standards of conduct and professionalism, serving as a positive model for colleagues and students.

Nice To Haves

High 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, 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 with 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 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, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Potentially provide after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $57,500 for candidates with zero years of experience; eligible for stipends and additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Comprehensive benefits plan, with the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan covered and the majority of costs for spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to eight 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 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.