IDEA Public Schools
1st grade ELA Teacher - IDEA Harlingen Academy (Immediate Opening)
IDEA Public Schools, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
1st Grade ELA Teacher — IDEA Harlingen Academy (Immediate Opening)
Role Mission: IDEA Early Education 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.
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.
Use technology 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.
Help shape and develop a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
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 district, school and personal learning and development.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of our scholars.
Qualifications
High level of content‑area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred).
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution (required).
Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
Teaching licensure or certification:
Teachers of record for students in K‑3 must possess appropriate Reading Academies certification in accordance with TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain all relevant TX training within required timelines.
Bilingual certification strongly preferred; content and ESL certification preferred (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.
Compensation
Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $57,500; eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500‑$4,000 each.
Additional hourly compensation for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Performance‑based compensation available.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits plan covering majority of employee premium for the base medical plan with subsidies for spouse/domestic partner and children.
Paid Family Leave up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement up to 50% of tuition and up to $5,250 per year subject to budget availability.
Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health with counseling sessions and 24/7 telephonic counseling at no cost.
Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, 403(b) plan.
Potential relocation allowance if applicable.
Values & Character Traits
Committed to IDEA’s mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, accountable for them.
Propensity for action, willing to learn from mistakes.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in high‑growth environment, comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback.
Works across silos, forging strong cross‑departmental collaboration.
Upholds high conduct, professionalism, and modeled behaviors.
About IDEA Public Schools IDEA Public Schools believes each child can go to college. Since 2000, it has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free Pre‑K–12 charter schools serving over 80,000 students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. IDEA is on track to maintain a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
How to Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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Responsibilities
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
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.
Use technology 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.
Help shape and develop a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
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 district, school and personal learning and development.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of our scholars.
Qualifications
High level of content‑area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred).
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution (required).
Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
Teaching licensure or certification:
Teachers of record for students in K‑3 must possess appropriate Reading Academies certification in accordance with TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain all relevant TX training within required timelines.
Bilingual certification strongly preferred; content and ESL certification preferred (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.
Compensation
Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $57,500; eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500‑$4,000 each.
Additional hourly compensation for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Performance‑based compensation available.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits plan covering majority of employee premium for the base medical plan with subsidies for spouse/domestic partner and children.
Paid Family Leave up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement up to 50% of tuition and up to $5,250 per year subject to budget availability.
Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health with counseling sessions and 24/7 telephonic counseling at no cost.
Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, 403(b) plan.
Potential relocation allowance if applicable.
Values & Character Traits
Committed to IDEA’s mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, accountable for them.
Propensity for action, willing to learn from mistakes.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in high‑growth environment, comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback.
Works across silos, forging strong cross‑departmental collaboration.
Upholds high conduct, professionalism, and modeled behaviors.
About IDEA Public Schools IDEA Public Schools believes each child can go to college. Since 2000, it has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free Pre‑K–12 charter schools serving over 80,000 students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. IDEA is on track to maintain a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
How to Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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