High School Statistics Teacher - IDEA Pflugerville College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Pflugerville, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious student achievement goals, track student data, use it to inform effective daily lesson plans, and seek feedback to continually develop their teaching practice. They deliver rigorous high-school material and provide opportunities for students to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The teacher implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, supports students’ academic and social development, communicates with students and families, and contributes to a productive school culture. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school according to scholar needs; additional hourly compensation is provided for these assignments. The starting salary for a teacher with zero years of experience is $59,500. The role may also qualify for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, as well as performance-based compensation. Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers so experience and compensation can be verified.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Ability to demonstrate strong content-area proficiency; relevant coursework, teaching certification, or work experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.
State certification is preferred but not required.
Relevant coursework indicating experience with or exposure to the subject matter.
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.
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.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency, learn from mistakes, and respond to frequent feedback.
Ability to work in a high-growth environment with ambiguity and change, build cross-departmental relationships, and uphold high standards of professionalism.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.

Nice To Haves

High level of content-area proficiency evidenced by 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 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 sense of 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 necessary tutoring sessions 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 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, depending 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 and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Possible relocation allowance.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.