9th-12th ELA Teacher Pool - IDEA Austin Region

9th‑12th ELA Teacher Applicant Pool – IDEA Austin Region (26‑27)

The following posting is not for a specific currently open role. It allows IDEA to gather information to assess your fit and move quickly when a suitable opportunity becomes available. Please apply to actual vacancies that match your interests.

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. Teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement, invest students and families in accomplishing them, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess for mastery and track student progress, analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction, and seek excellence as an educator and a member of the IDEA team.

• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience: $59,500
  . The role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500‑$4,000 each. Additional performance‑based compensation is also available. For more information about our total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

• 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 available at no cost.
• Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
• 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.

• 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 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, 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 grade book weekly.
• Communicate student progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Use 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 student character and sense of community.
• 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 their communities.
• 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.
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