5th Grade ELA & SS Teacher — Inspire College-Bound Minds

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Support

401(k)/403(b) plan

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Austin, TX seeks IDEA Academy teachers to help students master academics and social skills, planning rigorous, standards-aligned lessons and monitoring progress toward college readiness. You will implement state standards, assess student mastery, and adjust instruction based on data while fostering a positive, inclusive classroom culture that partners with families.

We offer competitive compensation starting at $59,500 with stipends for credentials, after‑school pay,

Qualifications

• High level of content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required).
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
• Reading Academies certification or willingness to obtain TX training within required timelines; bilingual certification strongly preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Track student progress, adjust lessons, and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate student progress with students and families weekly.
• Maintain a clear behavior management system aligned with campus initiatives.
• Engage with families and participate in school-wide activities and meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptive to change

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Reading Academies certification (TX)

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Austin, TX seeks IDEA Academy teachers to help students master academics and social skills, planning rigorous, standards-aligned lessons and monitoring progress toward college readiness. You will implement state standards, assess student mastery, and adjust instruction based on data while fostering a positive, inclusive classroom culture that partners with families.

We offer competitive compensation starting at $59,500 with stipends for credentials, after‑school pay,