7th Grade ELA Pre-AP Lead Teacher

IDEA Public Schools; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental and vision plans

Disability, life insurance

403(b) plan

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks dedicated teachers for its IDEA College Prep campus in Pharr, TX, to ensure every student masters academic and social skills needed for college success. You’ll align with IDEA curricula, deliver grade-level content, and track progress with weekly plans and assessments.

The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, collaboration across teams, and a strong commitment to our mission. Competitive starting pay and extensive benefits support your growth.

Qualifications

• Teaching certification or relevant field experience demonstrates content mastery.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution is required.
• K-12 classroom experience strongly preferred.
• State certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implement state standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Learn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
• 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 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

Content-area proficiency

K-12 classroom experience

Teacher certification preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

State teaching certification

Job description

IDEA Public Schools seeks dedicated teachers for its IDEA College Prep campus in Pharr, TX, to ensure every student masters academic and social skills needed for college success. You’ll align with IDEA curricula, deliver grade-level content, and track progress with weekly plans and assessments.

The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, collaboration across teams, and a strong commitment to our mission. Competitive starting pay and extensive benefits support your growth.