CTE AP Principles of Computer Science Teacher - IDEA McAllen College Prep

Description

IDEA Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers instruct 8th-12th grade students in a variety of subjects. IDEA schools may participate in Career and Technical Education through state approved programs of study or courses from the following career clusters:
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources;
Architecture and Construction;
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications;
Business, Marketing, and Finance;
Education and Training;
Energy and Health Science;
Hospitality and Tourism;
Human Services;
Information Technology;
Law and Public Service;
Manufacturing;
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics;
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; and Career Development.

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations for CTE coursework
• 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
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology 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 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 the needs of our scholars

• 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 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

• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $57,500. Role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. Additional performance-based compensation provided.
• Additional hourly compensation provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

• Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: 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, 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 themselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for colleagues and students.

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