Description
Position at IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Foreign Language (Spanish) teachers may instruct students in grades 8-12 in Spanish language and literature. Students take Spanish I in 8th grade, Spanish II in 9th grade and Spanish III in 10th grade. Most IDEA students take AP Spanish Language in 11th grade and AP Spanish Literature in 12th grade. Course-preps per teacher vary by campus. Most IDEA campuses have 2-3 Foreign Language teachers once fully scaled to Grades 6-12. All IDEA Foreign Language 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. IDEA Foreign Language teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to inform dynamic and effective daily lesson plans. IDEA Foreign Language teachers seek feedback and continue to develop their teaching practice to better serve IDEA students. We strive to accomplish goal in two ways: by giving students the chance to experience rigorous and challenging material in high school and by giving them the opportunity to gain college-credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses.

Responsibilities:

• Instill a passion and appreciation for foreign languages and diverse cultures in students
• Implement IDEA Foreign Language curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback from manager
• 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
• 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
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students' needs
• Participate in weekly professional development, grade-level meetings and activities, and school wide meetings and functions
• Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars.
  

A Typical Day at IDEA:

IDEA teachers are on duty for the extended school day of 7:45 am to 3:45 pm, however IDEA teachers typically arrive at 7:00 am and leave at 5:00 pm according to their duty, tutoring, and meeting schedules. Though they face demanding schedules, all IDEA teachers are strongly supported by dedicated leadership and staff.

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:

• Increase student achievement in Spanish language proficiency
• Meet desired goals and benchmarks set at the campus and network level
• Ensure development and demonstration of IDEA values
• Create a culture of love for Spanish language and literature at the campus level

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
• High level of Spanish language proficiency as evidenced by Content Assessment during final interview
• Experience teaching underserved or English-language learners
• Proficiency in English language required
• Belief in and alignment with IDEA's mission and values is non- negotiable

Values and Mindsets:

• Unwavering belief that a college education is possible for all children
• Strong work ethic and drive to do whatever it takes to meet student achievement goals
• Openness to observation and critical feedback with a desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher
• Comfort with extensive data collection used to inform instruction
• Excitement about working for a school system that is changing the status quo of education in the United States

Compensation

• Click here for the 2019-2020 Teacher Salary Schedule. This role is also eligible for various stipend opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway. For more information about our total rewards, visit our benefits page .
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
  

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.