K-8 Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Tampa Bay (26-27)

Role Mission All IDEA teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, prophetizing IDEA’s values daily. 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. What We Offer Compensation: 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. We also offer opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page. Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned. Other 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/изации: 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 employer‑paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. What You Bring – Competencies Qualifications High level of content‑area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work‑experience. Education:Initiated Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution required. Experience: Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting strongly preferred. Licenses or Certifications: Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required. IDEA operates a certification program for non‑certified IDEA teachers to gain certification while teaching. Knowledge and Skills 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. What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Responsibilities 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 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 they identify with. 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 and are based on the needs of our scholars. Values and Characteristics Believes and is committed to our mission and to being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college. Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them. Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly. Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes. Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change. Seeks and respondsẞ well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization. Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes. We believeโปร education as a profession and hold ourselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students forming the core of our daily practice. About IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 conciencia to a multi odgovor state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. IDEA currently serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on‑track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. Staff Experience At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all team members and families. Learn more about our commitment to Core Values here. To Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. Drug‑Free Workplace IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug‑Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees. A Drug‑Free Workplace means all employees must remain drug‑free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job. In holding to this policy, all staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in their new role with us. Toiyors read our full policy, click the following link: #J-18808-Ljbffr IDEA Public Schools