1st Grade Teacher - Data-Driven, College-Ready Learning

IDEA Public Schools; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools’ IDEA Academy in Round Rock, TX seeks teachers dedicated to ensuring every student masters core academics and essential social skills, while modeling IDEA values daily. You will plan rigorous instruction, assess mastery, analyze data, and engage families to drive college readiness.

The role requires delivering standards-aligned instruction, managing a high-commitment classroom, and collaborating with a team to ensure student growth and equitable outcomes.

Qualifications

• High level of content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required).
• Experience: K-12 classroom setting preferred.
• Licenses or Certifications: TEA Reading Academies for K-3 or willingness to obtain; bilingual/ESL certifications preferred not required.

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 and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families weekly.
• Maintain a clear behavior management system aligned with campus initiatives.

Skills

Content-area proficiency

Curriculum and instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

K-12 teaching certification

Bilingual/ESL certification preferred

Job description

IDEA Public Schools’ IDEA Academy in Round Rock, TX seeks teachers dedicated to ensuring every student masters core academics and essential social skills, while modeling IDEA values daily. You will plan rigorous instruction, assess mastery, analyze data, and engage families to drive college readiness.

The role requires delivering standards-aligned instruction, managing a high-commitment classroom, and collaborating with a team to ensure student growth and equitable outcomes.