8th grade ELA Pre-AP Teacher- IDEA Rio Grande City College Prep (Immediate Opening)

$48,000 - $48,000/Yr

IDEA Public Schools - Rio Grande City, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Rio Grande City, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The 8th Grade ELA Pre-AP Teacher at IDEA Rio Grande City College Prep is responsible for enhancing student achievement and mastery of grade-level content through the delivery of pre-AP instruction. This role is critical in preparing students for high school and AP-level ELA curriculum, ensuring they develop the necessary skills to engage with complex texts and communicate effectively. The teacher will implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula, fostering a productive learning environment that supports students' academic and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Learn, master, and deliver 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 gradebook weekly
• Communicate students' progress with student and family on a weekly basis
• Effective facilitation and personal use of 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 students' character and sense of community in the classroom
• 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 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

Requirements

• High level of content-area proficiency, as evidenced by teacher 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
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade level aligned IDEA content assessment
• Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• State certification preferred but not required
• Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to the ELA content

Benefits

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child
• 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
• 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
• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• 403(b) plan
• Potential relocation allowance