IB Math Teacher - IDEA Frontier College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers help students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. They set ambitious student-achievement goals, track student data to guide lesson planning, and seek feedback to improve their teaching. The role supports rigorous high-school coursework and opportunities for college credit through dual enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The IB Math Teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; delivers grade-level math content; monitors student progress; and works with students and families to support achievement and classroom community. The position includes weekly planning and progress communication, tutoring as needed, participation in school meetings and duties, and ongoing professional learning. A minimum of 40+ hours per week is spent at school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Ability to demonstrate high content-area proficiency through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass a grade-level-aligned IDEA content assessment.
Knowledge of aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to subject-matter content.
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 adjust and 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, respond to feedback, and work effectively across teams.
Professional conduct and behavior as a role model for colleagues and students.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.
State certification.
Strong content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.

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 classroom community.
Help shape and 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.
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.
Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Starting salary of $57,500 for teachers with 0 years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and most 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, 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.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.