6th-8th Social Studies Teacher Pool - IDEA Tampa Bay Region

6th-8th Social Studies Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Tampa Bay Region (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a 6th-8th Social Studies Teacher to join our team in the Tampa Bay Region.

Role Mission: All IDEA 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 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.

Qualifications:

• 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:
  
  Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required

What We Offer:

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $48,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each.
• 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.

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities.