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schedule_type: Part-time
Why become a Substitute Teacher at IDEA?
IDEA substitute teachers are provided with competitive compensation while preparing them for success in the classroom working alongside high-performing teachers. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where substitute teachers are part of our IDEA Team & Family and are given the opportunities to learn, develop, and grow into future classroom... teachers or co-teachers. We also welcome any veteran
Why become a Substitute Teacher at IDEA?
IDEA substitute teachers are provided with competitive compensation while preparing them for success in the classroom working alongside high-performing teachers. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where substitute teachers are part of our IDEA Team & Family and are given the opportunities to learn, develop, and grow into future classroom... teachers or co-teachers. We also welcome any veteran or retired teacher who wants to be part of our program to serve scholars in pursuit of our College-for-All mission.
Expectations:
• Work a minimum of 2 assignments each week
• Be on time and complete all scheduled assignments
• Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
• Follow lesson plans and perform all other duties as assigned.
• Ensure student safety
• Maintain positive learning environment
• Openness to critical feedback with a desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a substitute teacher.
• Excitement about making a positive difference in the academic success of the students in our community.
Requirements:
• 48 hours of college credit hours *OR* high school diploma and 1+ year work experience with children *OR* Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred)
• A belief that a college education is possible for all children
• Commitment to positive contribution to the developing school-wide culture that fosters a productive, enthusiastic learning environment.
• Pass background check
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Compensation:
$90 per day for non-degreed substitute teachers.
$120 per day for Bachelor's degreed (any subject area)substitute teachers.
Long term positions pay $120 or $170 per day, begins day 11 of consecutive assignment
Role Mission:
In the absence of the classroom teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction and manages the learning environment. The substitute is responsible for always ensuring student safety by actively supervising scholars while maintaining a positive environment.
This position reports directly to the Regional Substitute Staffing Manager and is managed at the campus level for day-to-day assignments by the administrative assistant, campus principal and instructional lead team.
In this role you will:
1- Perform substitute duties as assigned
• Follow substitute plans as indicated by administration or absent teacher.
• Conduct assigned classes at the scheduled times
• Complete additional duties, which could include hallway, lunch or recess monitoring
• Maintain a safe learning environment utilizing the campus behavior management system and resources
• Actively monitors students at all times
• Use positive reinforcement when responding to students
2- Complete Professional Development and comply with all legal requirements
• Complete assigned professional development and compliance courses (synchronous or asynchronous) upon hire, and throughout the school year as needed.
3- Follows professional practices and regulations consistent with IDEA systems and policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues.
• Implement feedback received from campus leadership and/or Regional Substitute Staffing Manager
• Use IDEA e-mail account for all communication and respond to all communication within 24 hours.
• Dress in a manner consistent with school policies.
• Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Model correct use of English oral and written language.
• Contribute in a positive way to the school-wide culture
• Assume responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings while on campus.
4- Ensure accuracy of Frontline – our substitute management and scheduling tool
• Work a minimum of 2 assignments per week
• Cancel assignment(s) with a 48-hour advance notice
• In an emergency cancelation, contact the school and manager before 6:45 a.m.
• Review Frontline records weekly to ensure accuracy
5- Fulfill all additional “Long-Term Substitute” expectations if you accept such an assignment
• Work 5 days a week
• Participate in on-going professional development for implementing curriculum
• Review curriculum, prepare and adapt lesson plans
• Input student grades in a timely manner
• Long-Term Substitutes are expected to utilize the teacher planning period to complete additional responsibilities.
• Work is not to be completed outside the hours of 7:15 – 4:15
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At IDEA we recognize that racism, bias, and privilege exist in society. We are committed to an organizational culture that promotes awareness and inclusivity for our students and staff, and supports their path to positively impact our broader society. We are committed to recognizing the impact of racism and privilege, and commit as an organization to have equitable practices, policies, and structures. Visit https://ideapublicschools.org/dei/ to learn about IDEA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias commitment.
Learn more about IDEA
• IDEA’s Core Values
• https://ideapublicschools.org/our-approach/
• https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/impact-magazine Show more details...
IDEA substitute teachers are provided with competitive compensation while preparing them for success in the classroom working alongside high-performing teachers. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where substitute teachers are part of our IDEA Team & Family and are given the opportunities to learn, develop, and grow into future classroom... teachers or co-teachers. We also welcome any veteran or retired teacher who wants to be part of our program to serve scholars in pursuit of our College-for-All mission.
Expectations:
• Work a minimum of 2 assignments each week
• Be on time and complete all scheduled assignments
• Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
• Follow lesson plans and perform all other duties as assigned.
• Ensure student safety
• Maintain positive learning environment
• Openness to critical feedback with a desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a substitute teacher.
• Excitement about making a positive difference in the academic success of the students in our community.
Requirements:
• 48 hours of college credit hours *OR* high school diploma and 1+ year work experience with children *OR* Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred)
• A belief that a college education is possible for all children
• Commitment to positive contribution to the developing school-wide culture that fosters a productive, enthusiastic learning environment.
• Pass background check
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Compensation:
$90 per day for non-degreed substitute teachers.
$120 per day for Bachelor's degreed (any subject area)substitute teachers.
Long term positions pay $120 or $170 per day, begins day 11 of consecutive assignment
Role Mission:
In the absence of the classroom teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction and manages the learning environment. The substitute is responsible for always ensuring student safety by actively supervising scholars while maintaining a positive environment.
This position reports directly to the Regional Substitute Staffing Manager and is managed at the campus level for day-to-day assignments by the administrative assistant, campus principal and instructional lead team.
In this role you will:
1- Perform substitute duties as assigned
• Follow substitute plans as indicated by administration or absent teacher.
• Conduct assigned classes at the scheduled times
• Complete additional duties, which could include hallway, lunch or recess monitoring
• Maintain a safe learning environment utilizing the campus behavior management system and resources
• Actively monitors students at all times
• Use positive reinforcement when responding to students
2- Complete Professional Development and comply with all legal requirements
• Complete assigned professional development and compliance courses (synchronous or asynchronous) upon hire, and throughout the school year as needed.
3- Follows professional practices and regulations consistent with IDEA systems and policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues.
• Implement feedback received from campus leadership and/or Regional Substitute Staffing Manager
• Use IDEA e-mail account for all communication and respond to all communication within 24 hours.
• Dress in a manner consistent with school policies.
• Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Model correct use of English oral and written language.
• Contribute in a positive way to the school-wide culture
• Assume responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings while on campus.
4- Ensure accuracy of Frontline – our substitute management and scheduling tool
• Work a minimum of 2 assignments per week
• Cancel assignment(s) with a 48-hour advance notice
• In an emergency cancelation, contact the school and manager before 6:45 a.m.
• Review Frontline records weekly to ensure accuracy
5- Fulfill all additional “Long-Term Substitute” expectations if you accept such an assignment
• Work 5 days a week
• Participate in on-going professional development for implementing curriculum
• Review curriculum, prepare and adapt lesson plans
• Input student grades in a timely manner
• Long-Term Substitutes are expected to utilize the teacher planning period to complete additional responsibilities.
• Work is not to be completed outside the hours of 7:15 – 4:15
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At IDEA we recognize that racism, bias, and privilege exist in society. We are committed to an organizational culture that promotes awareness and inclusivity for our students and staff, and supports their path to positively impact our broader society. We are committed to recognizing the impact of racism and privilege, and commit as an organization to have equitable practices, policies, and structures. Visit https://ideapublicschools.org/dei/ to learn about IDEA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias commitment.
Learn more about IDEA
• IDEA’s Core Values
• https://ideapublicschools.org/our-approach/
• https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/impact-magazine Show more details...
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schedule_type: Part-time
School Monitor
Operations...
Role Mission: The School Monitor is responsible for ensuring the safety of students by providing supervisory monitoring of students at various times of the days including before/after school and during lunch/recess.
What We Offer
Compensation:
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate of $10
What You Bring -- Competencies:
• Enjoys working with children
• Manages students in a firm and fair manner
•
School Monitor
Operations...
Role Mission: The School Monitor is responsible for ensuring the safety of students by providing supervisory monitoring of students at various times of the days including before/after school and during lunch/recess.
What We Offer
Compensation:
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate of $10
What You Bring -- Competencies:
• Enjoys working with children
• Manages students in a firm and fair manner
• Strong communication skills with students and staff
• Flexibility to change
• Promptness
Qualifications:
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with students preferred
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
Supervision of Students
• Provide a safe and orderly environment for students
• Monitors students during bus drop off, arrival, and after school.
• Monitors halls during student arrival and during lunch.
• Maintain assigned lunch schedule for all grade levels without delay
• Supervise and assist students through serving line to ensure assigned lunch periods remain on schedule
• Supervise lunchroom to maintain orderly conduct
• Supervise students during recess and rotate through the lunchroom at scheduled time
• Assists with general food needs such as assisting students with opening food containers, discarding food during meals, and general cleanliness of cafeteria.
• Assists and supports student behavior management. Refers and communicates behavioral concerns and inappropriate conduct to appropriate administrative personnel.
• Performs related duties as required.
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
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Operations...
Role Mission: The School Monitor is responsible for ensuring the safety of students by providing supervisory monitoring of students at various times of the days including before/after school and during lunch/recess.
What We Offer
Compensation:
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate of $10
What You Bring -- Competencies:
• Enjoys working with children
• Manages students in a firm and fair manner
• Strong communication skills with students and staff
• Flexibility to change
• Promptness
Qualifications:
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with students preferred
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
Supervision of Students
• Provide a safe and orderly environment for students
• Monitors students during bus drop off, arrival, and after school.
• Monitors halls during student arrival and during lunch.
• Maintain assigned lunch schedule for all grade levels without delay
• Supervise and assist students through serving line to ensure assigned lunch periods remain on schedule
• Supervise lunchroom to maintain orderly conduct
• Supervise students during recess and rotate through the lunchroom at scheduled time
• Assists with general food needs such as assisting students with opening food containers, discarding food during meals, and general cleanliness of cafeteria.
• Assists and supports student behavior management. Refers and communicates behavioral concerns and inappropriate conduct to appropriate administrative personnel.
• Performs related duties as required.
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Role Mission: IDEA Special Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of critical students. Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. They teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with gaps of 2 or more years. The main goal is to close that gap by 2 years... in just one school year. The IDEA Special Education
Role Mission: IDEA Special Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of critical students. Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. They teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with gaps of 2 or more years. The main goal is to close that gap by 2 years... in just one school year. The IDEA Special Education teacher provides the crucial bridge between home and school for our highest need students and their families.
All IDEA teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic, behavioral and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily. IDEA teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to drive effective educational programming decisions. IDEA teachers seek feedback and continue to develop their teaching practice to better serve IDEA students.
What We Offer
Compensation:
• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $49,000. 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:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• 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.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development: We offer staff opportunities to engage in identity-based affinity space and leadership training covering a variety of topics such as culturally competent leadership, models of equity, mitigating bias, and more.
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:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid Louisiana state certification in Special Education required
• Please submit an application if you are currently pursuing certification or willing to enroll in a certification program.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• 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
• Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings
• Strong family engagement and communication
• Record of results for students who are academically at risk
What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities
Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
• Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education and English Language Learners.
• Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximize achievement
• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• 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 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
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):
• Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At IDEA we recognize that racism, bias, and privilege exist in society. We are committed to an organizational culture that promotes awareness and inclusivity for our students and staff and supports their path to positively impact our broader society. We are committed to recognizing the impact of racism and privilege, and commit as an organization to have equitable practices, policies, and structures. Visit https://ideapublicschools.org/dei/ to learn about IDEA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias commitment.
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible Show more details...
All IDEA teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic, behavioral and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily. IDEA teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to drive effective educational programming decisions. IDEA teachers seek feedback and continue to develop their teaching practice to better serve IDEA students.
What We Offer
Compensation:
• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $49,000. 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:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• 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.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development: We offer staff opportunities to engage in identity-based affinity space and leadership training covering a variety of topics such as culturally competent leadership, models of equity, mitigating bias, and more.
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:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid Louisiana state certification in Special Education required
• Please submit an application if you are currently pursuing certification or willing to enroll in a certification program.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• 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
• Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings
• Strong family engagement and communication
• Record of results for students who are academically at risk
What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities
Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
• Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education and English Language Learners.
• Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximize achievement
• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• 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 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
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):
• Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At IDEA we recognize that racism, bias, and privilege exist in society. We are committed to an organizational culture that promotes awareness and inclusivity for our students and staff and supports their path to positively impact our broader society. We are committed to recognizing the impact of racism and privilege, and commit as an organization to have equitable practices, policies, and structures. Visit https://ideapublicschools.org/dei/ to learn about IDEA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias commitment.
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible Show more details...
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posted_at: 17 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Description
Language Proficiency Specialist...
Role Mission: The LPAC Specialist is responsible for overseeing the compliance and implantation of the LPAC process and procedures, auditing campuses for proper English Learner documentation utilizing Ellevation, overseeing and managing district to receiving 100% of new English Learner records.
Language for national roles: This is a full-time position based in Texas with preference given to candidates
Description
Language Proficiency Specialist...
Role Mission: The LPAC Specialist is responsible for overseeing the compliance and implantation of the LPAC process and procedures, auditing campuses for proper English Learner documentation utilizing Ellevation, overseeing and managing district to receiving 100% of new English Learner records.
Language for national roles: This is a full-time position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
Travel Expectations:
Travel Expectation - up to 30% at the busiest times of the year,
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
• Emergent Bilingual Compliance 40%
• Manage through influence EL campus points and campus leaders to reach 100% on deliverable deadlines in accordance with Ellevation audits.
• Provide LPAC compliance guidance to regional points, campus administrators, and EB/ EL Points throughout the LPAC process and monitor completion of LPACs and all required documentation according to communicated deadlines.
• Develop and conduct professional development sessions, including sessions on EB/ EL compliance (LPAC cycle, monthly webinars, identification and assessment of EL’s, etc.) for leaders and campus point people.
• Collaborate with English Learner Managers to address compliance needs specific to Emergent Bilingual students and support implementation of Bilingual/ESL state/district assessment and data collection programs.
• Collaborate with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising EB/ EL compliance across the state of Texas.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal and state regulations and policies.
• Prepare and/or contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, presentations, and responses on functional or organizational data in relation to Ellevation audits.
• Establish a system to track attendance and follow-up on all required training.
• Create and update progress to goal reports for all major EB workflows/deliverables.
• Field Support 20%
• Provide in field support to campus EB points and/or campus leaders to ensure they are on track to meet 100% of compliance deadlines
• Supports campuses through frequent communication and visits in ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and district policies for Emergent Bilinguals
• Serve as a resource to national, regional, and campus leaders.
• Act with sensitivity, empathy, and diplomacy as warranted, without shying away from honest communication with campus leaders and EL point people.
• Ellevation 20%
• Maintains accuracy in Ellevation processes, such as data input, program updates, and communication to stakeholders.
• Establish a system to track Ellevation Audits on all required compliance deadlines.
• Partner with Director of English Learner Programs to manage the back-end workflows in Ellevation
• Partner with Director of English Learner Programs to create, update, and maintain all Ellevation LPAC workflow dashboards
• Create, update, and maintain required LPAC meetings in Ellevation Meeting Center
• Lead professional development on Ellevation systems and procedures on a routine basis for EB points.
• Program Implementation 20%
• Collaborate with Director of English Learner Programs, English Language Learner Managers, Regional Intervention Coaches, Assessment Director, and Assessment Managers, campus leaders and EB/ EL points to conduct TELPAS audits.
• Coordinate and interact with EL point people as needed on a diverse range of strategic, operational, and organizational matters.
• Conduct extensive surveys to determine needs at specific levels of education district wide.
• Inform Director of English Learner Programs of timely and relevant information, including diverse perspectives, during deliberation and decision-making.
• Communicate with a variety of audiences, primarily internal, and with a variety of contexts, including but not limited to functional progress toward goals, organizational priorities, and functional scopes of work that are in turnaround or other improvement modes.
• Engage web-based tools for communication, dissemination of information and productivity.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Act in a professional and ethical manner and adheres to professional standards at all times.
• Comply with policies, procedures and programs.
• Demonstrate attention to punctuality, attendance, records and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and other professional information
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Responds to all Teams messages, emails, and phone calls within 1 business day
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in meetings and special events as assigned.
• Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
What You Bring – Competencies
Knowledge and Skills:
• Content specific knowledge- To coach regional and campus staff through joint LPAC cycle, resource creation, and professional development delivered to teachers, campus leaders and regional leaders.
• Program specific data analysis for benchmarks and ongoing data dives to create high-leverage next steps for regions and campuses.
• Emotional Intelligence – Job requires a high level of emotional intelligence for interacting with campus leaders, EL Point People, Assessment Teams, and colleagues.
• Integrity – Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities, challenges, and shares opinions and direction without hesitation.
• Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high- stress situations.
• Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Independence – Job requires depending on oneself to get things done.
• Attention to Detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Anticipatory – Job requires thinking ahead and preparing for likely next steps or outcomes.
• Must have demonstrated experience with Ellevation and performing LPACs
• Must have demonstrated experience in strategy, analysis, project management, and interacting/influencing national, regional and campus leaders through various communication methods including professional development, tacticals, touchpoints
Required experience:
• Required Education & Experience: Some college with a minimum of 4 years EL/LPAC experience.
Required Technology – MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) Ellevation
Preferred experience:
• Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 2 to 4 years EL/LPAC experience
• Preferred Experience – 4 or more years in Ellevation
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit and stand in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
What We Offer:
Compensation & Benefits:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between 58,000 to 67,000 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, 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. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
Learn more about IDEA:
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values Show more details...
Language Proficiency Specialist...
Role Mission: The LPAC Specialist is responsible for overseeing the compliance and implantation of the LPAC process and procedures, auditing campuses for proper English Learner documentation utilizing Ellevation, overseeing and managing district to receiving 100% of new English Learner records.
Language for national roles: This is a full-time position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
Travel Expectations:
Travel Expectation - up to 30% at the busiest times of the year,
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
• Emergent Bilingual Compliance 40%
• Manage through influence EL campus points and campus leaders to reach 100% on deliverable deadlines in accordance with Ellevation audits.
• Provide LPAC compliance guidance to regional points, campus administrators, and EB/ EL Points throughout the LPAC process and monitor completion of LPACs and all required documentation according to communicated deadlines.
• Develop and conduct professional development sessions, including sessions on EB/ EL compliance (LPAC cycle, monthly webinars, identification and assessment of EL’s, etc.) for leaders and campus point people.
• Collaborate with English Learner Managers to address compliance needs specific to Emergent Bilingual students and support implementation of Bilingual/ESL state/district assessment and data collection programs.
• Collaborate with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising EB/ EL compliance across the state of Texas.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal and state regulations and policies.
• Prepare and/or contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, presentations, and responses on functional or organizational data in relation to Ellevation audits.
• Establish a system to track attendance and follow-up on all required training.
• Create and update progress to goal reports for all major EB workflows/deliverables.
• Field Support 20%
• Provide in field support to campus EB points and/or campus leaders to ensure they are on track to meet 100% of compliance deadlines
• Supports campuses through frequent communication and visits in ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and district policies for Emergent Bilinguals
• Serve as a resource to national, regional, and campus leaders.
• Act with sensitivity, empathy, and diplomacy as warranted, without shying away from honest communication with campus leaders and EL point people.
• Ellevation 20%
• Maintains accuracy in Ellevation processes, such as data input, program updates, and communication to stakeholders.
• Establish a system to track Ellevation Audits on all required compliance deadlines.
• Partner with Director of English Learner Programs to manage the back-end workflows in Ellevation
• Partner with Director of English Learner Programs to create, update, and maintain all Ellevation LPAC workflow dashboards
• Create, update, and maintain required LPAC meetings in Ellevation Meeting Center
• Lead professional development on Ellevation systems and procedures on a routine basis for EB points.
• Program Implementation 20%
• Collaborate with Director of English Learner Programs, English Language Learner Managers, Regional Intervention Coaches, Assessment Director, and Assessment Managers, campus leaders and EB/ EL points to conduct TELPAS audits.
• Coordinate and interact with EL point people as needed on a diverse range of strategic, operational, and organizational matters.
• Conduct extensive surveys to determine needs at specific levels of education district wide.
• Inform Director of English Learner Programs of timely and relevant information, including diverse perspectives, during deliberation and decision-making.
• Communicate with a variety of audiences, primarily internal, and with a variety of contexts, including but not limited to functional progress toward goals, organizational priorities, and functional scopes of work that are in turnaround or other improvement modes.
• Engage web-based tools for communication, dissemination of information and productivity.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Act in a professional and ethical manner and adheres to professional standards at all times.
• Comply with policies, procedures and programs.
• Demonstrate attention to punctuality, attendance, records and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and other professional information
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Responds to all Teams messages, emails, and phone calls within 1 business day
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in meetings and special events as assigned.
• Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
What You Bring – Competencies
Knowledge and Skills:
• Content specific knowledge- To coach regional and campus staff through joint LPAC cycle, resource creation, and professional development delivered to teachers, campus leaders and regional leaders.
• Program specific data analysis for benchmarks and ongoing data dives to create high-leverage next steps for regions and campuses.
• Emotional Intelligence – Job requires a high level of emotional intelligence for interacting with campus leaders, EL Point People, Assessment Teams, and colleagues.
• Integrity – Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities, challenges, and shares opinions and direction without hesitation.
• Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high- stress situations.
• Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Independence – Job requires depending on oneself to get things done.
• Attention to Detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Anticipatory – Job requires thinking ahead and preparing for likely next steps or outcomes.
• Must have demonstrated experience with Ellevation and performing LPACs
• Must have demonstrated experience in strategy, analysis, project management, and interacting/influencing national, regional and campus leaders through various communication methods including professional development, tacticals, touchpoints
Required experience:
• Required Education & Experience: Some college with a minimum of 4 years EL/LPAC experience.
Required Technology – MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) Ellevation
Preferred experience:
• Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 2 to 4 years EL/LPAC experience
• Preferred Experience – 4 or more years in Ellevation
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit and stand in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
What We Offer:
Compensation & Benefits:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between 58,000 to 67,000 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, 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. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
Learn more about IDEA:
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values Show more details...
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posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Role Mission: Custodians are responsible for providing an enhanced learning environment that exemplifies IDEA’s commitment to excellence through a clean, safe, high-quality facility.
What We Offer...
Compensation:
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.43 for 0 years of experience and $19.80.
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
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Role Mission: Custodians are responsible for providing an enhanced learning environment that exemplifies IDEA’s commitment to excellence through a clean, safe, high-quality facility.
What We Offer...
Compensation:
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.43 for 0 years of experience and $19.80.
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• 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, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies:
• Ability to understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
Qualifications:
• Ability to understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities
Provide a clean and healthy environment that guarantees an enhanced learning environment
• Achieve a proficient rating on the Facilities Rubric and Facilities Audit
• Execute assigned work orders, assuring 90% of campus projects are completed within 48 hours
• Complete all daily cleaning responsibilities, paying special attention to details
• Work with Facilities Manager to identify facilities needs for capital expenditures (CapEx) planning
Operate in a safe manner
• Complete SafeSchools training by deadline
• Use all personal protective equipment (PPE) 100% of the time
• All chemicals on-hand locked
• Act immediately to report any unsafe situation on the campus
Manage custodial supplies and equipment in an efficient manner to achieve the campus cost per square foot allocation with kWh usage per square foot
• Minimize consumption of all materials
• Keep an accurate inventory log sheet
• Order supplies from Facilities Manager within campus guidelines
• Properly use and maintain heavy equipment
Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility
• Zero unexcused absences
• Consistent punctuality
• Demonstrate the Team Player attitude with the ability to work longer hours as needed to meet the mission goal
• Follow work schedule to assure efficiency
• Prioritize and make use of good judgment
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible Show more details...
What We Offer...
Compensation:
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.43 for 0 years of experience and $19.80.
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• 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, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies:
• Ability to understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
Qualifications:
• Ability to understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities
Provide a clean and healthy environment that guarantees an enhanced learning environment
• Achieve a proficient rating on the Facilities Rubric and Facilities Audit
• Execute assigned work orders, assuring 90% of campus projects are completed within 48 hours
• Complete all daily cleaning responsibilities, paying special attention to details
• Work with Facilities Manager to identify facilities needs for capital expenditures (CapEx) planning
Operate in a safe manner
• Complete SafeSchools training by deadline
• Use all personal protective equipment (PPE) 100% of the time
• All chemicals on-hand locked
• Act immediately to report any unsafe situation on the campus
Manage custodial supplies and equipment in an efficient manner to achieve the campus cost per square foot allocation with kWh usage per square foot
• Minimize consumption of all materials
• Keep an accurate inventory log sheet
• Order supplies from Facilities Manager within campus guidelines
• Properly use and maintain heavy equipment
Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility
• Zero unexcused absences
• Consistent punctuality
• Demonstrate the Team Player attitude with the ability to work longer hours as needed to meet the mission goal
• Follow work schedule to assure efficiency
• Prioritize and make use of good judgment
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Description
Chief of Staff to the Chief Governance Officer...
Position Overview
The Chief of Staff is an executive-level role responsible for facilitating and overseeing the functions of the Chief’s senior team to ensure that the Chief is able to maximize their focus and productivity to achieve their organizational goals. The Chief of Staff serves the Chief as a strategic and trusted advisor, including on confidential matters; as a collaborator
Description
Chief of Staff to the Chief Governance Officer...
Position Overview
The Chief of Staff is an executive-level role responsible for facilitating and overseeing the functions of the Chief’s senior team to ensure that the Chief is able to maximize their focus and productivity to achieve their organizational goals. The Chief of Staff serves the Chief as a strategic and trusted advisor, including on confidential matters; as a collaborator in identifying and solving problems to achieve outcomes; and as a credible voice/proxy.
The primary responsibilities of the Chief of Staff role include ensuring that the Chief’s functional team operates with a high level of efficiency and discipline through organizing functional team systems; ensuring that the Chief’s time is focused on their stated priorities and on functional areas with gaps in progress toward goals; and ensuring that the Chief has relevant, timely, and comprehensive data to make informed decisions. The Chief of Staff may directly manage members of the Chief’s team, manage specific scopes of work or time bound projects, and facilitate the engagement of the Chief’s senior team with the Board of Directors. The Chief of Staff to the Chief Governance Officer provides additional coaching and oversight on key projects for the lead team including but not limited to, board meeting preparation, legal fee review and analysis, drafting and reviewing a wide variety of documents (including correspondence, operating procedures, presentations, etc.) and providing critical feedback to areas that impact large groups of stakeholders, such as governance training and reporting. He/she plays the role of a critical end user, devil’s advocate, and gatekeeper to ensure that the information shared by the governance team to staff and external parties is clear, compelling, and accessible and breaks down bureaucracy where necessary.
The Chief of Staff will manage complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing long-term priorities with urgent demands. From the outset, the Chief of Staff must build trust with colleagues, and collaborate with and achieve results through influencing others. The Chief of Staff must be able to effectively manage highly confidential information and must be viewed as credible and reliable among the staff, the Board of Directors, and key external partners.
The Chief of Staff is the Chief’s partner in prioritizing the most important work– both now and in the future– and creating time and space to ensure it gets done.
The Chief of Staff will:
● Act as a strategic thought partner, confidante, and sounding board for the Chief by helping them shape and advance their vision, providing them with the most relevant information, data analysis and decisions to be made while synthesizing, funneling, and filtering advice and perspective.
● Act as a strategic thought partner, confidante, and sounding board for leaders within the Chief’s line of management, including Vice Presidents/Directors, as well as other Chiefs of Staff in the organization.
● Develop over time the in-depth knowledge, communication, and leadership skills to represent the Chief internally. The exceptional proxy represents the Chief when needed to gather and cascade information, seek input, or provide guidance.
● Coordinate and interact with senior leaders and executives and external partners as needed on a diverse range of strategic, operational, and organizational matters.
● Design and drive strategic initiatives and objectives of the organization, along with processes and projects in accordance with the directives of the Chief, senior leadership, the district charter, and Board of Directors.
● Design and implement systems of organization for repeated procedures, including setting responsibilities, coordinating functions among departments, and providing accountability for adherence.
● Prepare and/or contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, briefings, presentations, and responses on functional or organizational data/outcomes.
● Anticipate problems and whenever possible resolve those by taking initiative independently or bringing options and recommendations to the Chief for engagement as needed.
● Act with sensitivity, empathy, or diplomacy as warranted, without shying away from honest communication with the Chief and colleagues.
● Inform the Chief of timely and relevant information, including diverse perspectives, during deliberation and decision-making.
● Communicate with a variety of audiences, primarily internal, and within a variety of contexts, including but not limited to functional progress toward goals, organizational priorities, and functional scopes of work that are in turnaround or other improvement modes.
The Chief of Staff will possess the following leadership qualities:
● Analytical, critical, conceptual thinking and problem-solving, along with the ability to coach and develop these in others.
● Organization, prioritization, follow through, and attention to detail using a variety of project and performance management tools and techniques.
● Emotional Intelligence- ability to build relationships, influence others, manage conflict, and maintain composure even under intense pressure while interacting with the Chief and colleagues.
● Integrity — honest and ethical decision-making along with sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
● Communication – exceptional skills both verbal and written, including identifying and replicating someone else’s “voice” to ensure consistency and clarity of expectations.
● Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities, challenges, with exceptional independence and requiring little supervision, along with sharing opinions and direction without hesitation.
● Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
● Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
● Dependability/Consistency- Job requires timely delivery on all commitments.
● Anticipatory- Job requires thinking ahead and preparing for likely next steps or outcomes.
Required experience:
● Education: bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree preferred).
● Minimum experience: A minimum of 8 years (10 preferred) of successful experience: Education, and/or Organizational Administration, Authorizer, Board Relations, and/or Legal Affairs.
● Must have experience in strategy, analysis, project management, and interacting/influencing senior leaders.
● Certifications: PMP preferred, but not required
● High level of proficiency with the Office 365 suite.
● Proven experience translating data and metrics to action.
● Demonstrable experience managing high-profile projects.
● Robust written and verbal communication portfolio.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may have supervisory responsibilities to be determined in partnership with the Chief.
Location: This is a full-time (remote/on-site) position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
Travel Expectations are up to 25% at the busiest times of the year.
Compensation & Benefits: Salaries for people entering this role are commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits Show more details...
Chief of Staff to the Chief Governance Officer...
Position Overview
The Chief of Staff is an executive-level role responsible for facilitating and overseeing the functions of the Chief’s senior team to ensure that the Chief is able to maximize their focus and productivity to achieve their organizational goals. The Chief of Staff serves the Chief as a strategic and trusted advisor, including on confidential matters; as a collaborator in identifying and solving problems to achieve outcomes; and as a credible voice/proxy.
The primary responsibilities of the Chief of Staff role include ensuring that the Chief’s functional team operates with a high level of efficiency and discipline through organizing functional team systems; ensuring that the Chief’s time is focused on their stated priorities and on functional areas with gaps in progress toward goals; and ensuring that the Chief has relevant, timely, and comprehensive data to make informed decisions. The Chief of Staff may directly manage members of the Chief’s team, manage specific scopes of work or time bound projects, and facilitate the engagement of the Chief’s senior team with the Board of Directors. The Chief of Staff to the Chief Governance Officer provides additional coaching and oversight on key projects for the lead team including but not limited to, board meeting preparation, legal fee review and analysis, drafting and reviewing a wide variety of documents (including correspondence, operating procedures, presentations, etc.) and providing critical feedback to areas that impact large groups of stakeholders, such as governance training and reporting. He/she plays the role of a critical end user, devil’s advocate, and gatekeeper to ensure that the information shared by the governance team to staff and external parties is clear, compelling, and accessible and breaks down bureaucracy where necessary.
The Chief of Staff will manage complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing long-term priorities with urgent demands. From the outset, the Chief of Staff must build trust with colleagues, and collaborate with and achieve results through influencing others. The Chief of Staff must be able to effectively manage highly confidential information and must be viewed as credible and reliable among the staff, the Board of Directors, and key external partners.
The Chief of Staff is the Chief’s partner in prioritizing the most important work– both now and in the future– and creating time and space to ensure it gets done.
The Chief of Staff will:
● Act as a strategic thought partner, confidante, and sounding board for the Chief by helping them shape and advance their vision, providing them with the most relevant information, data analysis and decisions to be made while synthesizing, funneling, and filtering advice and perspective.
● Act as a strategic thought partner, confidante, and sounding board for leaders within the Chief’s line of management, including Vice Presidents/Directors, as well as other Chiefs of Staff in the organization.
● Develop over time the in-depth knowledge, communication, and leadership skills to represent the Chief internally. The exceptional proxy represents the Chief when needed to gather and cascade information, seek input, or provide guidance.
● Coordinate and interact with senior leaders and executives and external partners as needed on a diverse range of strategic, operational, and organizational matters.
● Design and drive strategic initiatives and objectives of the organization, along with processes and projects in accordance with the directives of the Chief, senior leadership, the district charter, and Board of Directors.
● Design and implement systems of organization for repeated procedures, including setting responsibilities, coordinating functions among departments, and providing accountability for adherence.
● Prepare and/or contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, briefings, presentations, and responses on functional or organizational data/outcomes.
● Anticipate problems and whenever possible resolve those by taking initiative independently or bringing options and recommendations to the Chief for engagement as needed.
● Act with sensitivity, empathy, or diplomacy as warranted, without shying away from honest communication with the Chief and colleagues.
● Inform the Chief of timely and relevant information, including diverse perspectives, during deliberation and decision-making.
● Communicate with a variety of audiences, primarily internal, and within a variety of contexts, including but not limited to functional progress toward goals, organizational priorities, and functional scopes of work that are in turnaround or other improvement modes.
The Chief of Staff will possess the following leadership qualities:
● Analytical, critical, conceptual thinking and problem-solving, along with the ability to coach and develop these in others.
● Organization, prioritization, follow through, and attention to detail using a variety of project and performance management tools and techniques.
● Emotional Intelligence- ability to build relationships, influence others, manage conflict, and maintain composure even under intense pressure while interacting with the Chief and colleagues.
● Integrity — honest and ethical decision-making along with sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
● Communication – exceptional skills both verbal and written, including identifying and replicating someone else’s “voice” to ensure consistency and clarity of expectations.
● Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities, challenges, with exceptional independence and requiring little supervision, along with sharing opinions and direction without hesitation.
● Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
● Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
● Dependability/Consistency- Job requires timely delivery on all commitments.
● Anticipatory- Job requires thinking ahead and preparing for likely next steps or outcomes.
Required experience:
● Education: bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree preferred).
● Minimum experience: A minimum of 8 years (10 preferred) of successful experience: Education, and/or Organizational Administration, Authorizer, Board Relations, and/or Legal Affairs.
● Must have experience in strategy, analysis, project management, and interacting/influencing senior leaders.
● Certifications: PMP preferred, but not required
● High level of proficiency with the Office 365 suite.
● Proven experience translating data and metrics to action.
● Demonstrable experience managing high-profile projects.
● Robust written and verbal communication portfolio.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may have supervisory responsibilities to be determined in partnership with the Chief.
Location: This is a full-time (remote/on-site) position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
Travel Expectations are up to 25% at the busiest times of the year.
Compensation & Benefits: Salaries for people entering this role are commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits Show more details...
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posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Role Mission: The Assistant Principal of Operations (APO) manages campus operations for each IDEA site (two schools) and is responsible for achieving operational excellence across non-instructional areas, including front office management, student information systems, child nutrition, transportation, health services, business office, facility maintenance, new construction management, technology... coordination, student recruitment and enrollment.
Role Mission: The Assistant Principal of Operations (APO) manages campus operations for each IDEA site (two schools) and is responsible for achieving operational excellence across non-instructional areas, including front office management, student information systems, child nutrition, transportation, health services, business office, facility maintenance, new construction management, technology... coordination, student recruitment and enrollment. It will be required to work long hours and weekends.
What We Offer
Compensation
• Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $94,771 and $111,356 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• 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, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies:
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience: Experience managing and developing others to achieve ambitious results
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Year 0 APOs directly manage 4 staff members. During the year, they select their founding staff, who start work on campus the summer before school opening.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
85% Operations Staff Retention
• Responsible for ensuring top performers occupy every seat across all operations roles
• Institutes operating mechanisms that facilitate the ongoing coaching and support of team members (check-ins, tactical meetings, regular observation and feedback sessions, high-quality talent review process and staff development cycle)
• Leverages the APO Priorities Calendar; routinely assesses team members based on progress toward goals as well as principal and HQ feedback; prioritizes support accordingly
100% Projected enrollment for Academy and College Prep schools by the first day of school
• Develops and executes student recruitment efforts that target families with school-aged children immediately surrounding each school
• Leads team to recruit new families with specific applicant goals per grade level--3:1 ratio (open grade levels) while ensuring applications are high quality and ultimately lead to enrollment
• Ensures all new families are effectively onboarded and persist through their first year
• Complies with all federal, state, and organizational student registration requirements throughout the enrollment process (i.e. transfers, testing, etc.)
100% of new parents are onboarded and enroll prior to the first day of school
• Ensures all new families are effectively onboarded and registered by June, so that they persist through their first year in our schools
• 100% over enrollment goal for summer registration in June
Campus safe and operational one week before the first day of school
• Responsible for managing all Beginning of Year (BOY) efforts with a specific focus on:
• 100% of employee positions filled, staff onboarded and in attendance at summer training
• 3.5 average score on both the parent and staff BOY surveys
• ≥90 score on Beginning-of-Year quality scorecard
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
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What We Offer
Compensation
• Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $94,771 and $111,356 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• 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, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies:
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience: Experience managing and developing others to achieve ambitious results
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Year 0 APOs directly manage 4 staff members. During the year, they select their founding staff, who start work on campus the summer before school opening.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
85% Operations Staff Retention
• Responsible for ensuring top performers occupy every seat across all operations roles
• Institutes operating mechanisms that facilitate the ongoing coaching and support of team members (check-ins, tactical meetings, regular observation and feedback sessions, high-quality talent review process and staff development cycle)
• Leverages the APO Priorities Calendar; routinely assesses team members based on progress toward goals as well as principal and HQ feedback; prioritizes support accordingly
100% Projected enrollment for Academy and College Prep schools by the first day of school
• Develops and executes student recruitment efforts that target families with school-aged children immediately surrounding each school
• Leads team to recruit new families with specific applicant goals per grade level--3:1 ratio (open grade levels) while ensuring applications are high quality and ultimately lead to enrollment
• Ensures all new families are effectively onboarded and persist through their first year
• Complies with all federal, state, and organizational student registration requirements throughout the enrollment process (i.e. transfers, testing, etc.)
100% of new parents are onboarded and enroll prior to the first day of school
• Ensures all new families are effectively onboarded and registered by June, so that they persist through their first year in our schools
• 100% over enrollment goal for summer registration in June
Campus safe and operational one week before the first day of school
• Responsible for managing all Beginning of Year (BOY) efforts with a specific focus on:
• 100% of employee positions filled, staff onboarded and in attendance at summer training
• 3.5 average score on both the parent and staff BOY surveys
• ≥90 score on Beginning-of-Year quality scorecard
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
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posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Role Mission: The Cafeteria Manager leads the CNP team at the campus level on our mission in becoming one of the healthiest school districts in the nation. They adhere to the food and nutrition standards set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and relevant state agencies. They assign duties and tasks to the rest of the team so appropriate quantities of food are ordered... prepared, and served according to the school’s meal
Role Mission: The Cafeteria Manager leads the CNP team at the campus level on our mission in becoming one of the healthiest school districts in the nation. They adhere to the food and nutrition standards set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and relevant state agencies. They assign duties and tasks to the rest of the team so appropriate quantities of food are ordered... prepared, and served according to the school’s meal schedules. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: implementing IDEA’s Wellness Policy, monitoring the financial health of their cafeteria operation, following all state & local health food establishment codes, and coordinating with campus leaders in making College For All a reality.
What We Offer
Compensation:
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $26.80 for 0 years of experience and $33.50
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• 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, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies:
• Mission Focus- focuses on IDEA’s core purpose of getting all students into college.
• Record of Results – holds high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals.
• Managing Others to Deliver Results -- leads team to achieve measurable and ambitious results.
• Problem Solving – able to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals.
• Coaching & Developing – develops team through formal and informal methods; makes professional development a top priority.
• Communication – effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques.
• Continuous Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions.
Qualifications:
• Education: High school diploma required, some college preferred
• Experience: 2+ years in school food service or restaurant related
• 1+ years having worked in a supervisory roll or leading a team
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas driver's license Valid Food Handler's card
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
Zero follow-up findings for the campus on internal counting and claiming audits by last day of school.
• Direct the team to execute the approved menu 100% every day
• Ensure every student participating in the meal program takes a reimbursable meal
• Ensure all methods of counting and claiming are compliant
• Observe that counting and claiming is happening at time of service
• Check that all counts of student meals are accurate
• Enter all counts correctly into internal trackers and PrimeroEdge
Campus meets 85% retention by June 30.
• Recruit top notch FSS and FSS Sub candidates from the area
• Hold weekly employee huddles; topics vary between operations and nutritional matters
• Review and submit employee’s timesheets every Tuesday so employees are paid accurately every 2 weeks
• Use the Staff Development Cycle to provide formal, timely and appropriate feedback on individual work performance and growth opportunities
• Development of Cafeteria Assistant Manager with goal of preparing them for potential promotion to Cafeteria Manager
• Develop FSS with leadership potential into candidates for promotion
Campus meets budgeted participation for breakfast and lunch by the last day of school.
• Ensure each meal is delivered on time and serving lines are is ready and fully stocked for all meal periods
• Conduct and coordinate Breakfast in the Class audits with a target compliance accuracy of 100%
• Prepare all recipes as designed by HQ CNP and report recipe/menu errors and suggested enhancements to the Nutrition Team immediately
• Ensure all menu items are available to all students
• Create a welcoming and friendly environment in cafeteria, kitchen and at each point of service
• Execute recipes and follow food storage best practices to ensure items have desired taste and are served at proper temperatures
• Follow best practices for presenting menus and promoting participation
• Use campus parent functions (i.e. report card night,) to speak to parents about the advantages of participating in our meal program
Campus meets the IDEA Healthy Kids Here standard by Nov 1 and maintains through the last day of school.
• Refer to the HKH self-assessment checklist for recommendations and techniques
• Promote more consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables through food preparation & display
• Rotate milk to ensure freshest product is available to all students
• Decorate the serving line with signage that provides both color and nutritional information that will appeal to students
• Implement and maintain salad bar to College Prep students (where salad bars are approved)
Campus meets an average "A" rating on internal operations audits with no relevant follow up findings on external audits by June 30.
• Follow the designated menu every day; do not serve items outside our advertised menu
• Follow established policies & procedures for a food service operation as per the state guidelines
• Track changes in compliance and internal policies and implement as needed
• Correct issues identified as non-compliant
• Reach out to HQ CNP as needed for guidance in matters of finance, nutrition, and operations
• Complete food production records daily
• 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Campus CNP Cafeteria Assistant Manager, Food Service Specialists and Substitutes
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
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What We Offer
Compensation:
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $26.80 for 0 years of experience and $33.50
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• 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, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies:
• Mission Focus- focuses on IDEA’s core purpose of getting all students into college.
• Record of Results – holds high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals.
• Managing Others to Deliver Results -- leads team to achieve measurable and ambitious results.
• Problem Solving – able to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals.
• Coaching & Developing – develops team through formal and informal methods; makes professional development a top priority.
• Communication – effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques.
• Continuous Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions.
Qualifications:
• Education: High school diploma required, some college preferred
• Experience: 2+ years in school food service or restaurant related
• 1+ years having worked in a supervisory roll or leading a team
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas driver's license Valid Food Handler's card
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
Zero follow-up findings for the campus on internal counting and claiming audits by last day of school.
• Direct the team to execute the approved menu 100% every day
• Ensure every student participating in the meal program takes a reimbursable meal
• Ensure all methods of counting and claiming are compliant
• Observe that counting and claiming is happening at time of service
• Check that all counts of student meals are accurate
• Enter all counts correctly into internal trackers and PrimeroEdge
Campus meets 85% retention by June 30.
• Recruit top notch FSS and FSS Sub candidates from the area
• Hold weekly employee huddles; topics vary between operations and nutritional matters
• Review and submit employee’s timesheets every Tuesday so employees are paid accurately every 2 weeks
• Use the Staff Development Cycle to provide formal, timely and appropriate feedback on individual work performance and growth opportunities
• Development of Cafeteria Assistant Manager with goal of preparing them for potential promotion to Cafeteria Manager
• Develop FSS with leadership potential into candidates for promotion
Campus meets budgeted participation for breakfast and lunch by the last day of school.
• Ensure each meal is delivered on time and serving lines are is ready and fully stocked for all meal periods
• Conduct and coordinate Breakfast in the Class audits with a target compliance accuracy of 100%
• Prepare all recipes as designed by HQ CNP and report recipe/menu errors and suggested enhancements to the Nutrition Team immediately
• Ensure all menu items are available to all students
• Create a welcoming and friendly environment in cafeteria, kitchen and at each point of service
• Execute recipes and follow food storage best practices to ensure items have desired taste and are served at proper temperatures
• Follow best practices for presenting menus and promoting participation
• Use campus parent functions (i.e. report card night,) to speak to parents about the advantages of participating in our meal program
Campus meets the IDEA Healthy Kids Here standard by Nov 1 and maintains through the last day of school.
• Refer to the HKH self-assessment checklist for recommendations and techniques
• Promote more consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables through food preparation & display
• Rotate milk to ensure freshest product is available to all students
• Decorate the serving line with signage that provides both color and nutritional information that will appeal to students
• Implement and maintain salad bar to College Prep students (where salad bars are approved)
Campus meets an average "A" rating on internal operations audits with no relevant follow up findings on external audits by June 30.
• Follow the designated menu every day; do not serve items outside our advertised menu
• Follow established policies & procedures for a food service operation as per the state guidelines
• Track changes in compliance and internal policies and implement as needed
• Correct issues identified as non-compliant
• Reach out to HQ CNP as needed for guidance in matters of finance, nutrition, and operations
• Complete food production records daily
• 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Campus CNP Cafeteria Assistant Manager, Food Service Specialists and Substitutes
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Updated December 3, 2020 Show more details...
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posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Role Mission: CNP Assistant Farmers assist with farm education programming which includes coordinating with campus leaders on Junior Master Gardener (JMG) classes, instructing K-12 students through outdoor lessons and Food Systems curricula, and supervising students during outdoor classroom instruction. The CNP Assistant Farmer executes the implementation of a four-season diversified vegetable... farming system that includes cover cropping, crop rotation,
Role Mission: CNP Assistant Farmers assist with farm education programming which includes coordinating with campus leaders on Junior Master Gardener (JMG) classes, instructing K-12 students through outdoor lessons and Food Systems curricula, and supervising students during outdoor classroom instruction. The CNP Assistant Farmer executes the implementation of a four-season diversified vegetable... farming system that includes cover cropping, crop rotation, orchard cultivation, native habitat maintenance, and an integrated pest management plan across a specified campus farm. Additionally, the Assistant Farmer contributes to farm safety and efficiency by updating inventory, data tracking, and implementing food safety protocols.
The IDEA Farm Program works within the larger Child Nutrition Program (CNP) and Healthy Kids Here initiative dedicated to making IDEA Public Schools one of the healthiest school districts in the nation. The IDEA Farm Program collaborates with campus leaders, students, and community stake holders to create a successful farm-to-school curriculum by providing exceptional educational experiences and high-quality produce. CNP Assistant Farmers report directly to CNP Farmers and support farm operational processes and student academic performance by leading a best-in class farm education program to support IDEA’s mission of making College for All a reality.
What We Offer
Compensation:
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $17.44 for 0 years of experience and $21.80
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• 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, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies:
Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1 year experience in horticulture, agriculture, gardening, or desire to learn
• Reliable transportation
Preferred experience:
• Certification in Horticulture, Agriculture, Ecology, or a related field
• 1 year experience teaching or working with pre-K through 12th grade students is a plus
• Knowledge in sustainable horticulture, agriculture, and hydroponic systems
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
Facilitate Student Learning
• Supports in the implementation of agricultural education for students on the farm that enhances their campus education
• Increase student awareness and participation in agricultural issues to create a lifetime of healthy eating habits
• Collaborates with teachers to lead student tours and educational projects
• Logs 100% of student educational hours at the end of every class for record keeping
• Logs 100% of certified students into the JMG website to be registered as certified Junior Master Gardeners
• Coordinates with the CNP Farmer to plan a successful JMG certification ceremony
Implement Farm Production
• Adheres to production plan developed one year in advance based on IDEA menu requirements, and ensures weekly and monthly goals are met
• 100% of crops on time via direct sow, transplant, in order to have crops ready and harvested for students to eat from the First to the Last Day of Schools
• Treats biological and environmental disorders impacting production plan goals effectively
• Coordinates the delivery of produce to Cafeteria Managers on Farm Campus and neighboring campuses when excess produce is available for distribution
• Conducts field walks with CNP Farmers regularly to develop next steps in crop management and daily tasks
• Implements effective weed management strategies to ensure aesthetic quality and consistent yields
Uphold Farm Compliance
• Enters 100% of all food safety and harvest farm logs into tracking system by end of week for auditing purposes
• Completes QuickStart checklist and submits signed checklists to CNP Farmer to ensure farm is ready to serve students by first day of school
• Complies with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Harmonized operation audits requirements to meet a minimum 90% rating to provide safe, quality produce
• Updates physical inventories for all materials and equipment on a monthly basis
• Reports maintenance and safety issues on the farm to the CNP Farmer as soon as they are identified to ensure a safe working and learning environment
Support Financial Stewardship
• Utilizes consumables such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides conscientiously and reports need for restocking or replacement of depleted supplies
• Provides oversight for the completion of contracted projects on the farm
• Tracks delivery of items and receiving of invoices to ensure timely vendor payment
• Collaborates with the planning of in-ground farm expansion, including a pollinator garden, outdoor classroom, and other areas which enhance the student farm educational experience
Team Goals:
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the team to reach the following ambitious goals:
• Meet farm JMG certification target by June 30th
• Meet an average score of 90% or higher on GAP harmonized and Quality Operations Audits each quarter
• Meet cost per square foot goal by June 30th
• Facilitate three farm outreach events by June 30th
• Grow and harvest a minimum of 12 different crops to meet production target by June 30th
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend or work on hands and knees for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
· Must be able to work in an outdoor space, walk on uneven ground, crawl, or move about on hands and knees.
· Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly
· Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running.
· Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
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The IDEA Farm Program works within the larger Child Nutrition Program (CNP) and Healthy Kids Here initiative dedicated to making IDEA Public Schools one of the healthiest school districts in the nation. The IDEA Farm Program collaborates with campus leaders, students, and community stake holders to create a successful farm-to-school curriculum by providing exceptional educational experiences and high-quality produce. CNP Assistant Farmers report directly to CNP Farmers and support farm operational processes and student academic performance by leading a best-in class farm education program to support IDEA’s mission of making College for All a reality.
What We Offer
Compensation:
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $17.44 for 0 years of experience and $21.80
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• 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, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies:
Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1 year experience in horticulture, agriculture, gardening, or desire to learn
• Reliable transportation
Preferred experience:
• Certification in Horticulture, Agriculture, Ecology, or a related field
• 1 year experience teaching or working with pre-K through 12th grade students is a plus
• Knowledge in sustainable horticulture, agriculture, and hydroponic systems
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
Facilitate Student Learning
• Supports in the implementation of agricultural education for students on the farm that enhances their campus education
• Increase student awareness and participation in agricultural issues to create a lifetime of healthy eating habits
• Collaborates with teachers to lead student tours and educational projects
• Logs 100% of student educational hours at the end of every class for record keeping
• Logs 100% of certified students into the JMG website to be registered as certified Junior Master Gardeners
• Coordinates with the CNP Farmer to plan a successful JMG certification ceremony
Implement Farm Production
• Adheres to production plan developed one year in advance based on IDEA menu requirements, and ensures weekly and monthly goals are met
• 100% of crops on time via direct sow, transplant, in order to have crops ready and harvested for students to eat from the First to the Last Day of Schools
• Treats biological and environmental disorders impacting production plan goals effectively
• Coordinates the delivery of produce to Cafeteria Managers on Farm Campus and neighboring campuses when excess produce is available for distribution
• Conducts field walks with CNP Farmers regularly to develop next steps in crop management and daily tasks
• Implements effective weed management strategies to ensure aesthetic quality and consistent yields
Uphold Farm Compliance
• Enters 100% of all food safety and harvest farm logs into tracking system by end of week for auditing purposes
• Completes QuickStart checklist and submits signed checklists to CNP Farmer to ensure farm is ready to serve students by first day of school
• Complies with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Harmonized operation audits requirements to meet a minimum 90% rating to provide safe, quality produce
• Updates physical inventories for all materials and equipment on a monthly basis
• Reports maintenance and safety issues on the farm to the CNP Farmer as soon as they are identified to ensure a safe working and learning environment
Support Financial Stewardship
• Utilizes consumables such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides conscientiously and reports need for restocking or replacement of depleted supplies
• Provides oversight for the completion of contracted projects on the farm
• Tracks delivery of items and receiving of invoices to ensure timely vendor payment
• Collaborates with the planning of in-ground farm expansion, including a pollinator garden, outdoor classroom, and other areas which enhance the student farm educational experience
Team Goals:
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the team to reach the following ambitious goals:
• Meet farm JMG certification target by June 30th
• Meet an average score of 90% or higher on GAP harmonized and Quality Operations Audits each quarter
• Meet cost per square foot goal by June 30th
• Facilitate three farm outreach events by June 30th
• Grow and harvest a minimum of 12 different crops to meet production target by June 30th
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend or work on hands and knees for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
· Must be able to work in an outdoor space, walk on uneven ground, crawl, or move about on hands and knees.
· Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly
· Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running.
· Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, 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.
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
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Regional Special Program Coach
Position Overview: The Regional Special Program Coach oversees Instructional Special Programming for their assigned schools to ensure maximum student achievement for their students. The Regional Special Program Coach coaches campus leaders as they support students served through Special Programming, including 504, RTI, and Special Education. The coach builds... collaborative business partnerships between regional support
Regional Special Program Coach
Position Overview: The Regional Special Program Coach oversees Instructional Special Programming for their assigned schools to ensure maximum student achievement for their students. The Regional Special Program Coach coaches campus leaders as they support students served through Special Programming, including 504, RTI, and Special Education. The coach builds... collaborative business partnerships between regional support personnel, external contracted services and assigned campuses to ensure IDEA’s special programming instructional model is being implemented.
Location: This is a full-time on-site position based in Houston, Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Houston, or who are willing to relocate.
In this role you will:
• Ensure successful implementation of RISE at assigned IDEA campuses
• Coach and develop leaders of the RISE Space to successfully coach/develop to build their capacity to implement RISE Classrooms
• Build capacity and manage expectations around operating mechanisms between campus and assigned LSSP/SLP/BCBA
• Coach and Develop leaders of all special education students in their corresponding schools
• Train and follow up to ensure all special education teachers in their schools are proficient in Locus dashboards in order to pull, analyze and respond to student data effectively
• Coach and develop leaders to read, analyze and respond to Interim Assessment data to prioritize the highest leverage next action steps
• Observe and coach leaders around holding highly effective data conversations to increase student achievement results
• Coach and develop Special Program campus people so that 100% of Special Programs Plans are implemented
• Support campus as they norm on and execute on clear criteria for success for implementation of all Special Programs through proactive and responsive training mechanisms
• Align to and oversee systems of accountability to ensure campus ownership of all implementation criteria
• Create and facilitate high leverage professional development sessions aimed at building knowledge and skills necessary for Special Program Teachers and leaders
• Ensure 100% of Special Program teachers and co-teachers are coached towards mastery on and rated on the GET rows using corresponding teacher pathways
• Support quality control mechanisms that will inform strategic planning and response to Special Programs staff needs such as Pulse Checks, Informal Observations and Business Partnerships with internal departments
Required Experience:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience:
• At least 2 years of successful teacher experience required; at least 2 years of school or program leadership strongly preferred
• Proven success with Special Education student achievement
• ELA content knowledge a plus
• Direct Instruction Decoding program knowledge preferred
• Licenses or Certifications: valid state teaching certificate required; special education teaching certificate preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $78,996 and $92,030, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity.
This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, 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. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
• IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Application process:
Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Learn more about IDEA
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values Show more details...
Position Overview: The Regional Special Program Coach oversees Instructional Special Programming for their assigned schools to ensure maximum student achievement for their students. The Regional Special Program Coach coaches campus leaders as they support students served through Special Programming, including 504, RTI, and Special Education. The coach builds... collaborative business partnerships between regional support personnel, external contracted services and assigned campuses to ensure IDEA’s special programming instructional model is being implemented.
Location: This is a full-time on-site position based in Houston, Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Houston, or who are willing to relocate.
In this role you will:
• Ensure successful implementation of RISE at assigned IDEA campuses
• Coach and develop leaders of the RISE Space to successfully coach/develop to build their capacity to implement RISE Classrooms
• Build capacity and manage expectations around operating mechanisms between campus and assigned LSSP/SLP/BCBA
• Coach and Develop leaders of all special education students in their corresponding schools
• Train and follow up to ensure all special education teachers in their schools are proficient in Locus dashboards in order to pull, analyze and respond to student data effectively
• Coach and develop leaders to read, analyze and respond to Interim Assessment data to prioritize the highest leverage next action steps
• Observe and coach leaders around holding highly effective data conversations to increase student achievement results
• Coach and develop Special Program campus people so that 100% of Special Programs Plans are implemented
• Support campus as they norm on and execute on clear criteria for success for implementation of all Special Programs through proactive and responsive training mechanisms
• Align to and oversee systems of accountability to ensure campus ownership of all implementation criteria
• Create and facilitate high leverage professional development sessions aimed at building knowledge and skills necessary for Special Program Teachers and leaders
• Ensure 100% of Special Program teachers and co-teachers are coached towards mastery on and rated on the GET rows using corresponding teacher pathways
• Support quality control mechanisms that will inform strategic planning and response to Special Programs staff needs such as Pulse Checks, Informal Observations and Business Partnerships with internal departments
Required Experience:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience:
• At least 2 years of successful teacher experience required; at least 2 years of school or program leadership strongly preferred
• Proven success with Special Education student achievement
• ELA content knowledge a plus
• Direct Instruction Decoding program knowledge preferred
• Licenses or Certifications: valid state teaching certificate required; special education teaching certificate preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $78,996 and $92,030, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity.
This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, 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. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
• IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Application process:
Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Learn more about IDEA
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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values Show more details...