2nd grade Self Contained Teacher - IDEA Eastside Academy

2nd grade Self Contained Teacher – IDEA Eastside Academy (Immediate Opening)

Join the IDEA Academy team as a 2nd grade self-contained teacher. You will be responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while embodying IDEA’s values daily.

Beyond mastery, IDEA Academy 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 as an IDEA team member.

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500. Additional eligibility for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500–$4,000 each. Teachers can earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation through the Teacher Career Pathway.
• Additional hourly compensation is 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 per year.
• Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health – 5 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 and life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
• Relocation allowance may be offered where applicable.

• High level of content‑area proficiency (teaching certification, field of study, or work experience).
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year institution (required).
• Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting strongly preferred.
• Licenses or Certifications – teachers of record for students in K‑3 must possess appropriate certification in accordance with TEA requirements or be willing to obtain all relevant TX training within required timelines.
• Bilingual certification strongly preferred; content and ESL certification preferred (not required).

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned 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.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Use 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 students and families on a weekly basis.
• Effective facilitation and 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.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours per week at school.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday…