AP World History Teacher - IDEA Owassa College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Pharr, TX

8d•Onsite

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. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, track student data, use it to develop effective lesson plans, and seek feedback to improve their practice. The role delivers rigorous high school material and may provide students opportunities to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; teaches assigned content and grade-level objectives; monitors student progress; communicates with students and families; and supports a positive classroom and school culture. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week and includes weekly meetings, before- and after-school duties, and professional learning. Additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned and is compensated hourly. The starting salary for teachers with zero years of experience is $57,500. The role may qualify for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, as well as performance-based compensation. IDEA provides a comprehensive benefits plan and may offer relocation assistance, if applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
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.
Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience with or exposure to subject-matter content.

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 assigned 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 classroom community.
Help shape 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 and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Spend a minimum of 40 or more hours at school per week.
Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school as required by scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $57,500 for zero years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 each may be available based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
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 leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition paid for a qualifying degree program, to 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 and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and 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.