CTE Independent Study in Technology Application Teacher - IDEA Edgecliff College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

IDEA Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers instruct students in grades 8–12 in career and technical subjects. CTE programs may include state-approved programs of study or courses across a range of career clusters, including Information Technology and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Teachers ensure students develop the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The teacher sets ambitious achievement goals, engages students and families in reaching them, creates a productive learning environment, plans and delivers rigorous instruction, assesses student mastery, tracks progress, and uses data to adjust instruction. The role also includes collaborating with colleagues and families, participating in professional learning and school activities, and fulfilling at least 40 hours at school per week. Additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned based on student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
High level of content-area proficiency, demonstrated through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.
State certification.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations for CTE coursework.
Learn and deliver relevant 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 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, 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.
Spend at least 40 hours per week at school.
Provide after-school tutoring or Saturday school when assigned based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan with the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan covered and most costs for a spouse or 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 qualifying tuition costs, 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 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.
Performance-based compensation and potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.