Grades 6-12 Teacher Pool - IDEA Tampa Bay

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. 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 $52,000.
• This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500–$4,000 each.
• Through our Teacher Career Pathway you may earn up to $10,000 additional compensation.

• Paid Family Leave up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree, max $5,250 per year.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health counseling sessions and 24/7 telephonic counseling.
• Dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and employer‑paid 403(b) retirement matching up to 4% of annual compensation.
• Relocation allowance may be offered.

• High level of content‑area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year institution required.
• Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting strongly preferred.
• Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required.
• Knowledge of core academic subject and curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to a variety of situations in a school environment.

• Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Learn, master, and deliver relevant content, grade‑level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Use formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and adjust lesson plans accordingly; update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate student progress weekly with students and families.
• Utilize technology to improve student achievement and manage work‑related tasks.
• Implement a clear, consistent behavior management system aligned with campus‑wide initiatives.
• Help shape and develop a school‑wide culture fostering a productive, enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust and respect.
• 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 professional learning and development.
• Work at least 40+ hours per week at school.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as needed.

IDEA Public Schools believes each child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools serving over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and more. IDEA’s culture promotes human connection, integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.

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