2nd Grade Co-Teacher - IDEA Najim Academy

Role Mission

IDEA Co-Teachers learn instructional strategies and develop their teaching skills in order to provide highly effective instruction to IDEA students. IDEA Co-Teachers implement Direct Instruction Curriculum (DI) and are responsible for student instruction under the guidance of an IDEA teacher and assistant principal of instruction. DI co‑teachers use clear instruction and always teach to mastery. This means that teachers do not move on in the lesson until students have grasped the content they need to know.

Groups are organized by level, so that every student can learn at their own pace.

This position is grant‑funded with Title I Part A funds. This is a grant‑funded position and funding may be extended. A grant‑funded position has no guarantee of ongoing and indefinite employment. All duties and responsibilities tied to this position are allowable and allocable to the grant. The employee will work solely (100%) on allowable activities outlined in the grant program.

• Hourly rate ranging between $16.57 for 0 years of experience and $23.98 for 5+ years.
• Hourly earnings are paid out over a 12‑month period.

• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of qualifying tuition, up to $5,250 per year.
• Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions per 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, and a 403(b) plan.

• Education:
  
  at least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution.
• Experience:
  
  1+ year working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:

• Ability and motivation to master the Direct Instruction Curriculum.
• 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.

• Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Successfully implement the Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum.
• Participate in lesson practice and delivery of our Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns with 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.

• Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change, ensuring all students can get 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 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 a high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for colleagues and students.