• Job Description

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  u00A0 Role Mission:u00A0 IDEA Physical Education teachers instruct students in Academy Grades {PreK-5} and/or College Preparatory Grades {6-12} in all physical education aspects. The physical education program strives to develop students' personal fitness and skill-related abilities. The program reinforces students' understanding and application of fitness concepts and motor skills through a variety of movement forms and activities.
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  All physical education teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student master's personal and social responsibility, self-directed learning, and the problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in college. IDEA Physical Education teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to inform dynamic and effective daily lesson plans. Student class size can vary depending on the grade level/levels assigned and campus schedule model.u00A0 A typical Physical Education classroom may have a classroom size of 25- 60 students and may potentially have the support of a PE co-teacher.
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  What We Offer
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  Compensation:u00A0
  • The starting teacher salary foru00A0 0 years of experience u00A0isu00A0 $57,000. u00A0This 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, vis it ouru00A0 compensation and benefits u00A0page.
  • Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
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  Other Benefits:
  We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, coveringu00A0 the majority of u00A0the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. u00A0Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
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  • Paid Family Leave: u00A0Eligible 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: u00A0Staff members may apply for up to u200B u00A050% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
  • Employe r -Paid Mental/Behavioral Health : u00A0 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a yea r ,u00A0 unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling , andu00A0 other work-life services available at no cost.
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  Other 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.u00A0 IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
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  What You Bring -- Competencies
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  Qualifications:
  Education: Bacheloru2019s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution ; u00A0focusu00A0 in u00A0 physical education, kinesiology or physiology, physical therapy, or nutrition and health preferred
  • Experience:u00A0 Some experience in a classroom setting or with children in a similarly large group or team settingu00A0 such a park and recreation centers, scoutsu2019 organizations, and fitness programs .u00A0
  • Licenses or Certifications: u00A0 State certification preferred but notu00A0 required
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  Knowledge and Skills:
  • Ability and motivate students to participate in various forms of fitness and health impacting activities.
  • Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior, in a large group setting indoors and out.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills that will positively influence colleagues, students, and parent community members.u00A0u00A0 u00A0 u00A0
  • Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
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  What Youu2019ll Do --u00A0 Accountabilities
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  Responsibilities:
  • Implement IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious expectations
  • Enhance students' disposition toward leading a physically active lifestyle
  • Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
  • Implement formal and informal fitness assessments to track each individual studentu2019s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
  • Communicate studentsu2019 fitness progress with student and family on a weekly basis
  • Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing studentsu2019 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 by creating social and emotional opportunities to collaborate with peers in the physically active setting.
  • Leverage the District Wellness Policy and incite support for healthier campuses.
  • Participate in weekly professional development, grade-level meetings and activities, and school wide meetings and functions
  • Steward the campus impact as a Healthy Kids Here campus representative
  • Engage in minimal summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and developmentu00A0
  • Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per weeku00A0
  • Additional responsibilities mayu00A0 include u00A0after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars
  • Secondary Role: Launching site and/or College Prep. PE Teachers, ARE typically assigned the role of Campus Athletics Coordinator; at Principals final discretion.
  We look for Team and Family who embody the following u00A0 values u00A0 and characteristics: u00A0
  • Believes and is committed to our mission u00A0 and being an agent of change: that all students u00A0 are capable of getting u00A0 to and through college u00A0 u00A0
  • Has demonstrated effective u00A0 outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them u00A0
  • Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doingu00A0 in order to u00A0learn and improve u00A0 quickly u00A0
  • Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes u00A0
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change u00A0
  • Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization u00A0
  • Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships u00A0 in order to u00A0 achieve outcomes u00A0
  • We believe in education as u00A0 a profession u00A0 and hold ourselves to high level of conduct,u00A0 professionalism u00A0and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students u00A0
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  About IDEA Public Schools u00A0
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  At IDEA Public Schools, we believe u00A0 each and every u00A0 child can go to college. u00A0 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. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0
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  IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Reportu2019s top high u00A0 schools' u00A0 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. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0
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  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.
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  Staff Culture and Belonging
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  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.u00A0 Learn more about our Commitment to Core Valuesu00A0 here !
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  To Apply
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  Please submit your application online through Jobvite. Itu2019s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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• About the company

  IDEA Public Schools, Inc is a not‐for‐profit charter school operator based in Texas.

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