9th-12th Math Teacher Pool - IDEA Mid Rio Grande Valley Region

Overview

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All IDEA teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while embodying IDEA’s values daily. Teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement, 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 strive for excellence as an educator and a member of the IDEA team.

Compensation:

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $56,500. This role is eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional 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 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 tenure 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 at no cost.

Other benefits include 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. IDEA may offer relocation assistance to defray moving costs if applicable.

Qualifications:

• High level of content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution required.
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred.
• State certification preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of the core academic subject and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a variety of school environments and situations.

Responsibilities:

• Implement state learning standards, 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 student’s progress, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Utilize technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage tasks.
• Establish and maintain a clear behavior management system aligned to campus initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Help shape a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Build cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Host tutoring…