6th-8th ELA Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Mid Rio Grande Valley Region (26-27)

This job posting is for a teacher position in IDEA Public Schools, but it's not for a specific role currently open. Instead, it's to gather your information to assess your fit for future opportunities. The role involves teaching English Language Arts to students in grades 6-8, implementing state learning standards and IDEA curricula, and tracking student progress. The ideal candidate has a high level of content-area proficiency, a Bachelor's Degree, and experience in a K-12 classroom setting.

Requirements

• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred)
• 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

Benefits

• 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 a 403(b) plan