K-5 ELA Teacher — Shape Students’ Path to College

K-5th ELA Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Tarrant County Region (26-27)

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Description

This job posting is not for any specific role that is currently open. Instead, applying to this posting allows IDEA to gather your information in order to assess your fit and move quickly once our team identifies an available opportunity. Please continue to monitor our Career Site and apply to actual vacancies that match your interests.

All IDEA teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily. In addition, IDEA teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and invest students and families in accomplishing them; create a powerful learning environment; plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; assess for mastery and track student progress toward goals;

analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction; and seek excellence as an educator and an IDEA team member.

• Compensation
  The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $63,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500‑$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance‑based compensation. Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
• Other Benefits
  We offer a comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Special benefits include Paid Family Leave up to 8 weeks, Tuition Reimbursement up to 50% ($5,250 max per year), Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health (5 face‑to‑face sessions and unlimited telephonic counseling), dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, 403(b) plan, and a relocation allowance if applicable.

• 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 educational institution (required).
• Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
• State certification preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of core academic subject 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.

• 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 individual 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.
• Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work‑related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus‑wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Help shape and develop a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• 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…