Electives Teacher: Inspire College-Ready Learners

IDEA Public Schools; La Joya (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

Parenting benefits

Flexible spending account

Generous vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

403(b) plan

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks Electives teachers to instruct students across Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications. You will set ambitious academic goals, create a rigorous learning environment, plan and deliver instruction, assess progress, and communicate with families weekly.

Expect 40+ hours on campus and opportunities for after-school tutoring or Saturday school. Compensation starts at $57,500 with stipends based on certifications and campus leadership, plus performance-based rewards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and 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 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.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives.
• 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 and respect.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins 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.

Skills

Content-area mastery

Classroom management

Strong communication

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

IDEA Public Schools seeks Electives teachers to instruct students across Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications. You will set ambitious academic goals, create a rigorous learning environment, plan and deliver instruction, assess progress, and communicate with families weekly.

Expect 40+ hours on campus and opportunities for after-school tutoring or Saturday school. Compensation starts at $57,500 with stipends based on certifications and campus leadership, plus performance-based rewards.