CTE Legal Studies Teacher - IDEA Najim College Prep

Role Mission

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 and are based on the needs of our scholars.

• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required).
• Experience:
  
  Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  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.

Compensation:
The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation.

• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward 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 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.

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