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

IDEA Public Schools•Brownsville, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious student-achievement goals, track data to guide daily lesson planning, and seek feedback to strengthen their practice. They deliver rigorous high-school material and provide opportunities for students to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The IB Math Teacher implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, teaches assigned content and grade-level objectives, monitors student progress, and adjusts instruction to students’ learning needs. The role also involves communicating regularly with students and families, managing classroom behavior, supporting a productive school culture, and participating in meetings, duties, tutoring, and ongoing professional development. A minimum of 40+ hours per week is spent at school; additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned.

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; strongly preferred.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting; strongly preferred.
State certification; preferred but not required.
Relevant coursework or experience indicating 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 adjust and adapt to varied 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 feedback.
Ability to work in a high-growth environment, navigate ambiguity and change, and build cross-departmental relationships.
Professional conduct and behavior as a role model for colleagues and students.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.

Nice To Haves

High content-area proficiency demonstrated through 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 teach assigned 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 monitor each student’s 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, consistent behavior-management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and classroom community.
Help build a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative, respectful relationships with students and families.
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.
Participate in summer, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Carry out additional responsibilities, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ 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/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.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Performance-based compensation and possible stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.