2nd grade Math Teacher - IDEA Judson Academy (25-26)

IDEA Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks passionate 2nd grade Math Teachers who are committed to ensuring each student masters essential skills for success. Candidates should have strong organization and communication skills, along with a Bachelor’s Degree. Benefits include competitive salaries, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package supporting staff wellness and development.

Benefits

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health Services

Generous vacation time

Qualifications

• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification.
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred.
• Bilingual certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Communicate students’ progress with families on a weekly basis.
• Adjust lesson plans based on individual student progress.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

Job description

2nd grade Math Teacher - IDEA Judson Academy (25-26)

Role Mission: IDEA Academy math teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEAu2019s values daily.

In addition, IDEA Academy teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and invest students and families in accomplishing them; create a powerful learning environment; plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; assess for mastery and track student progress toward goals; analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction; and seek excellence as an educator and an IDEA team member. u00A0 Academy math content is state assessed for 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th grades.

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What We Offer

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• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $58,500 . This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, vis it our compensation and benefits page.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

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Other Benefits:

We offer a 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. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

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• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to u200B 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employe r -Paid Mental/Behavioral Health : 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a yea r , unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling , and other work-life services available at no cost.

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Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

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What You Bring -- Competencies

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Qualifications:

• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience
• Education: Bacheloru2019s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
• Experience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferredu00A0
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  • Teachers of record for students in K-3 must possess appropriate certification in accordance with TEA requirements or must be willing and able to obtain all relevant TX training within required timelines.
  • Bilingual certification strongly preferred, content and ESL certification preferred (not required)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• 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

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Responsibilities:

• Implement u00A0 state learning standards and IDEA u00A0 curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations u00A0
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual studentu2019s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate studentsu2019 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 studentsu2019 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 studentsu2019 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
• Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

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• Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve u00A0 quickly u00A0
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• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change u00A0
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IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Reportu2019s top high u00A0 schools u00A0 lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0

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When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

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Staff Culture and Belonging

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At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.u00A0 Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here !

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To Apply

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Please submit your application online through Jobvite. Itu2019s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

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About the company

IDEA Public Schools, Inc is a not‐for‐profit charter school operator based in Texas.

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