6th Grade ELA Teacher - IDEA Mesquite Hills College Prep

Overview

Role Mission: IDEA College Prep 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. IDEA College Prep Teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to inform dynamic and effective daily lesson plans. Teachers seek feedback and continue to develop their teaching practice to better serve IDEA students.

We strive to accomplish goals by giving students the chance to experience rigorous and challenging material in high school and by providing opportunities to gain college-credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses.

• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience: $58,500. Eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500–$4,000 each; additional performance-based compensation. For more information, visit our compensation and benefits page.
• Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.

• Paid Family Leave:
  Up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year, subject to discretion and budget.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance if applicable.

• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution (required).
• Experience:
  
  Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  State certification preferred but not required.

• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to subject-matter content; knowledge of core subject area and ability to pass a grade-level aligned IDEA content assessment; basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices; ability to instruct students and manage behavior; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to adapt to school environments.

• 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 each student’s progress, adjust lesson plans, and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Utilize technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage tasks.
• Establish and maintain a clear behavior management system aligned to campus initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before/after-school duties, and school-wide meetings.
• 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, based on student needs.

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