5th Grade ELA Teacher - IDEA Travis Academy (25-26)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational organization dedicated to ensuring every student masters essential academic and social skills for college success. As an IDEA Academy teacher, you will set ambitious goals, create a powerful learning environment, and implement rigorous instruction while fostering a culture of respect and collaboration. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits plan, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students and their families. Embrace this opportunity to grow as an educator and contribute to a mission-driven team focused on excellence and student achievement.

Benefits

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health Services

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Vacation Time

Professional Development

403(b) Plan

Relocation Allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula to meet academic expectations.
• Communicate students’ progress with families weekly.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Behavior Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Role Mission: IDEA Academy teachers are 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.

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. IDEA Academy's ELA content is state assessed in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th. Writing is state assessed in 4th grade.

What We Offer

Compensation:

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $62,500. 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, visit our compensation and benefits page.

• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

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:

• 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 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

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.

What You Bring -- Competencies

Qualifications:

• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience
• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
• Experience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred
• Licenses or Certifications:
  • 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 subjects 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 various situations in the school environment

What You'll Do -- Accountabilities

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
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student's progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families weekly
• Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work tasks
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus initiatives while developing students’ character and community sense
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment
• Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with students and families based on trust and respect
• Host tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Participate in weekly check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide events
• Engage in ongoing district, school, and personal professional development
• Minimum of 40+ hours at school per week
• Additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school may be required based on student needs

We seek Team and Family members who embody these values:

• Commitment to our mission that all students are capable of college
• Proven effective outcomes and results, with accountability
• Proactive action-oriented mindset, willing to learn from mistakes
• Work with urgency and purpose to drive outcomes
• Comfort with ambiguity and change in a high-growth environment
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement
• Collaborative spirit across departments to achieve goals
• High professionalism and conduct as role models

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA, we believe every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and aims to send 100% of graduates to college.

Joining IDEA means being part of a team committed to high goals, growth, and making college accessible for all students.

Our Staff Culture and Belonging team promotes connection, integrity, respect, and belonging. Learn more about our commitment to core values here.

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