Elective Teacher - IDEA La Joya Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•La Joya, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Elective teachers teach a range of subjects offered by their campus, which may include Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications. They help students develop the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in reaching them, create a strong learning environment, deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, and adjust instruction. The role includes implementing state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; planning and delivering grade-level content; monitoring student progress; communicating regularly with families; and supporting student behavior, character, and classroom community. Teachers participate in meetings, professional development, school duties, and required tutoring as needed. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
High level of content-area proficiency, evidenced by 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 adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 classroom setting.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn, master, and teach 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 student progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student 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 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.
Work a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Support after-school tutoring or Saturday school when assigned and based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse or domestic partner and children.
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 degree tuition, 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 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.