Electives Teacher - IDEA Henry College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Electives teachers instruct students in a variety of subjects that may include Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications, depending on the campus. They work to ensure students master the academic and social skills necessary for college while modeling IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in reaching them, create an effective learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, adjust instruction, and pursue excellence as educators and members of the IDEA team. The role requires at least 40 hours per week at school. Teachers participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, school-wide meetings and functions, and ongoing summer and year-long professional learning. Additional assignments may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on student needs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
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 individual 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 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, showing 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.

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/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 tuition for a qualifying degree program, 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 insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
A relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.