Spanish II Teacher - IDEA Edgecliff College Prep

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. They seek feedback and continue to develop their teaching practice to better serve IDEA students, striving to give students the chance to experience rigorous and challenging material in high school and to gain college credit through dual‑enrollment, AP, or IB courses.

• 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 to $4,000 each and offers additional performance‑based compensation.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
• Paid Family Leave: eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure.
• Tuition Reimbursement: staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year.
• Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: five face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year plus unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs.

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

• Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to subject‑matter content.
• Knowledge of core academic subject and ability to pass a grade‑level aligned IDEA content assessment.
• Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to diverse situations in the school environment.

• 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.
• Use formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work‑related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned to campus‑wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• 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 they identify with.
• 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 year‑long district, school, and personal learning and development.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.

• Believes and commits to our mission and being an agent of change; that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
• Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
• Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
• Believes in education as a profession and holds ourselves to high levels of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for colleagues and students.