Impactful 6th–7th Grade Science Teacher

IDEA Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Support

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Austin, TX seeks a dedicated teacher to ensure students master academics and social skills necessary for college success. The role emphasizes delivering IDEA curricula, weekly lesson planning, and regular progress updates to families.

Starting salary is $59,500 with stipends for certifications and leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each, plus additional performance-based compensation. Comprehensive benefits and potential relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required).
• High level of content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience (strongly preferred).
• 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 progress and adjust lesson plans accordingly.

Skills

K-12 classroom experience

Content-area proficiency

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Austin, TX seeks a dedicated teacher to ensure students master academics and social skills necessary for college success. The role emphasizes delivering IDEA curricula, weekly lesson planning, and regular progress updates to families.

Starting salary is $59,500 with stipends for certifications and leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each, plus additional performance-based compensation. Comprehensive benefits and potential relocation support are offered.