Road to and Through College Teacher - IDEA Kyle College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Kyle, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The IDEA College Prep Teacher is responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily. This role involves setting ambitious goals for student achievement, diligently tracking student data to inform dynamic and effective daily lesson plans, and continuously developing their teaching practice. The goal is to provide students with rigorous and challenging material in high school and the opportunity to gain college-credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by 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.
Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to subject-matter content.
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned 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 a multitude of situations in the school environment.
Must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to validate professional experience and determine creditable years of service and compensation.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification
Field of study
Work-experience

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all 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.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
After-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500.
Stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan.
Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a 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.
Relocation allowance may be offered.