Elective Teacher – College-Prep Pathways

IDEA Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave (up to 8 weeks)

Tuition Reimbursement (up to 50% to $5

Employer-Paid Mental Health support

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools invites applicants for Electives teacher roles across our campuses. Instructors deliver a variety of subjects, including Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications, while upholding IDEA values daily.

The role emphasizes planning rigorous instruction, data-driven intervention, and strong family engagement to drive student achievement. The compensation starts at $63,500 with stipends based on certifications and campus leadership, plus additional performance-based pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution (required).
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.
• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Deliver relevant content and grade-level curriculum, core content objectives and texts.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Assess student progress and adjust lesson plans; update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students' progress with students and families weekly.
• Use technology effectively to enhance learning and manage tasks.
• Implement a clear behavior management system aligned to campus initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive school culture and learning environment.
• Build trust-based relationships with students and families.
• Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet student needs.
• Participate in weekly meetings and after-school duties as required.
• Engage in ongoing professional development years-round.

Skills

Content-area proficiency

Manage student behavior

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IDEA Public Schools invites applicants for Electives teacher roles across our campuses. Instructors deliver a variety of subjects, including Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications, while upholding IDEA values daily.

The role emphasizes planning rigorous instruction, data-driven intervention, and strong family engagement to drive student achievement. The compensation starts at $63,500 with stipends based on certifications and campus leadership, plus additional performance-based pay.