1st grade Teacher - IDEA Price Hill Academy

1st grade Teacher - IDEA Price Hill Academy (Immediate Opening)

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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 and beyond. In addition, IDEA teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and 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 seek excellence as an educator and an IDEA team member.

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $51,500, with increased compensation commensurate with experience and advanced degree attainment. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for leading approved after‑school tutoring or Saturday school if applicable.

• 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.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an optional 403(b) plan. Teachers in the State of Ohio participate in the State Teacher Retirement System (STRS). More information about STRS can be found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

• 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:
  
  Existing Ohio professional teacher certification preferred but not required. Non‑traditional candidates can receive support applying for alternative educator licensure and/or long‑term substitute licensure with no impact on compensation or benefits eligibility in the role.

• Expert‑level knowledge of core academic subject(s) assigned.
• Knowledge of pedagogical best practices, curriculum, and instruction.
• Strong ability to build student engagement and manage student behavior through positive reinforcement, restorative practices, and least invasive techniques.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

• 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 content plans for feedback.
• Receive and respond professionally to feedback aligned to the Guideposts for Excellent Teaching, IDEA’s rubric defining best practices related to lesson preparation and execution, culture, responsiveness to student data, and professionalism beyond the classroom.
• Maintain a “Common Board” configuration that highlights key components of your daily lesson(s).
• Implement formative and summative assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust content plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly…