Music Teacher - IDEA River Bluff

Role Mission

IDEA Electives teachers instruct students in grades 6-12 in a variety of subjects. All IDEA Elective 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 Elective teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement, invest students and families in achieving 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.

• ACT Prep Skills
• Art
• AVID
• Band, Music
• Technical Writing
• Theatre Arts
• AP Psychology

• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $50,000.
• This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.
• Opportunities and incentives through the Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation.
• Hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

• Paid Family Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement – 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 within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development.
• Employer‑paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs for this role.

• 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.
• Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting strongly preferred.
• Holding or willingness to pursue a Florida educator certification.
• IDEA operates a certification program for non‑certified IDEA teachers to gain certification while teaching.

• 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 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 with 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.
• 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.
• Work a minimum of 40+ hours per week at school.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of scholars.

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