1st Grade ELA Teacher — Data-Driven, Impactful Educator

IDEA Public Schools; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic IDEA Academy teacher in Texas to deliver rigorous instruction and drive student mastery in core subjects during grades 3–5. You will set ambitious goals, analyze data to adjust instruction, collaborate with families, and uphold IDEA values daily.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering standards-based lessons, tracking progress, and participating in weekly meetings and campus initiatives to promote a strong school culture and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution (required)
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred)
• Teaching certification or field of study indicating content expertise (preferred)
• Bilingual certification strongly preferred, ESL certification also preferred (not required)
• Reading Academies certification for K-3 or willingness to obtain TX training within timelines (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
• Track each student’s progress and adjust lesson plans accordingly
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families weekly
• Use technology effectively to support learning and manage tasks
• Establish and maintain a positive behavior management system aligned to campus initiatives
• Help shape school culture to foster a productive learning environment
• Build trustful relationships with students and families
• Provide tutoring sessions as needed
• Participate in weekly meetings and duties as required

Skills

Content proficiency

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (accredited)

K-12 teaching certification

Experience in K-12 classroom

Bilingual/ESL certification preferred

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic IDEA Academy teacher in Texas to deliver rigorous instruction and drive student mastery in core subjects during grades 3–5. You will set ambitious goals, analyze data to adjust instruction, collaborate with families, and uphold IDEA values daily.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering standards-based lessons, tracking progress, and participating in weekly meetings and campus initiatives to promote a strong school culture and student success.