7th Grade ELA Teacher — College-Prep & Data-Driven Impact

IDEA Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health Support

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Generous vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

IDEA College Prep Teachers in Houston are charged with ensuring every IDEA student masters academics and social skills needed for college, while living IDEA’s values daily. They set ambitious goals, track student data, and craft dynamic daily lessons that challenge and support all learners.

The role includes delivering state standards, preparing weekly plans, administering assessments, communicating progress to families, and contributing to a positive school culture.

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: State certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning 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 adjust lesson plans accordingly
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
• 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 needs of scholars

Skills

Content-area proficiency

Teaching certification

K-12 classroom experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

State Teaching Certification

Job description

IDEA College Prep Teachers in Houston are charged with ensuring every IDEA student masters academics and social skills needed for college, while living IDEA’s values daily. They set ambitious goals, track student data, and craft dynamic daily lessons that challenge and support all learners.

The role includes delivering state standards, preparing weekly plans, administering assessments, communicating progress to families, and contributing to a positive school culture.