IDEA Public Schools is hiring: 12th Grade AP English Literature and Composition

12th Grade AP English Literature and Composition Teacher - IDEA Spears College Prep (26-27)

Join to apply for the 12th Grade AP English Literature and Composition Teacher – IDEA Spears College Prep (26‑27) role at IDEA Public Schools.

Role Mission

IDEA College Prep teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily.

What We Offer

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500‑$4,000 each. Additional performance‑based compensation is also available. For more information, visit our compensation and benefits page.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

Other Benefits

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 max per year (subject to manager discretion and budget).
• Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
• Additional benefits include 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. A relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.

Qualifications

• High level of content‑area proficiency (evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience; strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year institution (required).
• Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
• State certification preferred but not required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Relevant coursework indicating exposure to subject‑matter content.
• Knowledge of core academic subject and ability to pass a grade‑level aligned IDEA content assessment.
• Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Learn, master, and deliver content and grade‑level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Facilitate and utilize technology as a communication and educational tool to improve achievement and manage tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus‑wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape and develop a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
• 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.
• Minimize of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of our scholars.

Values and Characteristics

• Believes and commits to our mission: 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 learn from mistakes quickly.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels.
• Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
• Believes in education as a profession and holds ourselves to high conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for colleagues and students.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes each child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and is on track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will collaborate with team members who set and reach ambitious goals daily, are excited to grow, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Staff Experience

At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!

To Apply

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