9th-12th Math Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Austin Region (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 53,550 - 65,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

A leading public charter school network is seeking a qualified 9th-12th Math Teacher for its Austin region. This position is part of an applicant pool for future openings. Responsibilities include delivering rigorous instruction, assessing student mastery, and maintaining strong communication with families. The school offers competitive starting salaries starting at $59,500, along with comprehensive benefits such as paid family leave and tuition reimbursement. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• State certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in a K-12 classroom strongly preferred.
• High level of content-area proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula.
• Communicate students' progress with families weekly.
• Utilize technology for educational purposes and improvement.

Skills

Content-area proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct and manage behavior

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

Job description

9th-12th Math Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Austin Region (26-27)

Apply for the 9th-12th Math Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Austin Region (26-27) at IDEA Public Schools.

This posting is part of an applicant pool that sources teachers for future open roles. Please apply and let us review your fit for future opportunities.

Role Mission

All IDEA teachers ensure that every student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values daily. Teachers set ambitious goals, invest students and families in achievement, create powerful learning environments, deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, adjust instruction, and seek excellence as an educator and team member.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience: $59,500. Stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership range from $500–$4,000. Additional performance-based compensation is available. Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
• Other Benefits:
  • Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition, max $5,250 per year (subject to manager discretion and budget).
  • Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
  • Dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
  • Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs.

What You Bring – Competencies

• Qualifications:
  • High level of content‑area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year institution (required).
  • Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
  • State certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of core academic subject 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 a multitude of situations in the school environment.

Responsibilities – Accountabilities

• Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Learn, master, and deliver relevant 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 the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with families on a weekly basis.
• Use technology for communication and educational purposes to improve student achievement and manage work‑related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned to campus‑wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape and develop a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect.
• 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.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of scholars.

Values we Embody

• Believe and commit to our mission: all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• Demonstrate effective outcomes and results, and hold ourselves accountable.
• Show propensity for action, willingness to learn through doing.
• Work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment, comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Respond well to feedback, shared often and freely across all levels.
• Work through silos to forge strong cross‑departmental relationships.
• Hold ourselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for colleagues and students.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools is a tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter school system serving over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and others. It has been nationally recognized by The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report and maintains a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

To Apply

Please submit your application online through Jobvite as soon as possible.

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. For inquiries concerning compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000.