5th Grade Math Teacher — Data-Driven Growth & Impact

IDEA Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental and Vision Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Parenting Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Vacation Time

Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

403(b) Plan

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an energetic teacher for IDEA Academy in Texas to deliver rigorous instruction and support college readiness. The role emphasizes planning, data-driven instruction, and student progress tracking in a high-commitment environment.

You will plan and assess mastery-based goals, maintain classroom systems, and engage families to drive student outcomes, while upholding IDEA values and collaborating with a larger team.

Qualifications

• High level of content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience (strongly preferred)
• 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 Reading Academies 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)

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 individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students’ 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 students’ 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 students’ 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

Skills

Teaching certification

K-12 classroom experience

Bilingual certification preferred

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an energetic teacher for IDEA Academy in Texas to deliver rigorous instruction and support college readiness. The role emphasizes planning, data-driven instruction, and student progress tracking in a high-commitment environment.

You will plan and assess mastery-based goals, maintain classroom systems, and engage families to drive student outcomes, while upholding IDEA values and collaborating with a larger team.