Bilingual ESL Flex Co-Teacher - IDEA Spears College Prep (26-27)

Qualifications

Education: At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required Experience: 1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting Knowledge and Skills: 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 of Flex Teachers: Report to the “home-campus” daily. Report to temporary co-teaching assignments determined by the regional staffing team that are not at the “home-campus” Participate in matching interviews when there is a permanent co-teaching position available at one of your top 4 site locations. Shadow a great teacher or co-teacher on the “home-campus" Work with a small group of students on the “home-campus” Substitute for a daily absence Cover an extended absence/FMLA Other instructional duties as assigned by the “home-campus” or regional staffing team. Responsibilities of all IDEA Co-Teachers: Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records. Successfully implement the assigned curriculum Participate in lesson practice and delivery of our assigned curriculum Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis 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 and are based on the needs of our scholars We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics: Believes and is committed to our mission and 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 responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students

• 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 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States.
• IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S.
• News & World Report’s top high schools lists.
• IDEA serves nearly 80,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
• When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family.
• You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
• Staff Culture and Belonging At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.
• Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!
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• This position is grant funded with Title III Part A and will require a time and effort report.
• The employee and the employee supervisor must sign this job description acknowledging that this position is grant funded.