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

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers instruct students in grades 8–12 in a variety of subjects and help ensure students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college. 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 set ambitious student achievement goals, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, adjust instruction, and contribute to the IDEA team and its values. This teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments for CTE coursework. The role includes planning and teaching grade-level content, monitoring student progress, communicating regularly with families, managing classroom behavior, and participating in school meetings, duties, and professional learning. The position requires a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week. Additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned based on student needs. The starting salary for teachers with zero years of experience is $63,500. The position may also qualify for certification, credential, and campus leadership stipends of $500–$4,000 each, additional performance-based compensation, and additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school. Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable service and determine compensation as applicable.

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 multitude of situations in the school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and to the belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency and purpose, respond to feedback, and work collaboratively across departments.
Professional conduct and behavior appropriate to serving as a model for colleagues and students.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.
State certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet academic expectations for CTE coursework.
Learn, master, 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 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, trust-based relationships with students and families, respecting the communities in which they identify.
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 responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school when assigned based on scholar needs.

Benefits

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 qualifying tuition, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health support, 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.
Potential relocation allowance, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Potential certification, credential, and campus leadership stipends ranging from $500–$4,000 each, and additional performance-based compensation.