IDEA Public Schools
Location
La Joya, Texas
Salary
$57,500 / YEAR
Deliver high-quality physical education instruction using district curricula and heart-rate technology to drive student fitness goals. Manage student behavior and safety in shared spaces while collaborating with campus teams to support overall school culture.
Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in physical education or a related field, and experience working with children in group settings. State certification is preferred but not required for this physically active role.
IDEA Physical Education teachers deliver high-quality PE instruction daily in non-traditional spaces (e.g., outdoors, cafetoriums, shared multipurpose rooms) while maintaining safety, engagement, and strong routines. IDEA Physical Education teachers implement technology into PE spaces; such as - Interactive Health Technologies (IHT) heart-rate technology and the district’s structured curriculum every day to drive fitness-based student achievement and goal setting. All physical education teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters personal and social responsibility, self-directed learning, and the problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in college. IDEA Physical Education teachers plan for and track Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) as a core instructional outcome for all classes, even with facility and equipment constraints. IDEA Physical Education teachers collaborate with campus teams to share space, manage student transitions, and support campus culture (e.g., crisis response and discipline as assigned).
Compensation: The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $57,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based 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. 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. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. What You Bring -- Competencies
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required); focus in physical education, kinesiology or physiology, physical therapy, or nutrition and health (strongly preferred) Experience: Some experience in a classroom setting or with children in a similarly large group or team setting such as park and recreation centers, scouts’ organizations, and fitness programs. Licenses or Certifications: State certification preferred but not required Physically active role with frequent lifting, moving, and setup of equipment; extended time outdoors and variable weather. Instructional delivery in shared or limited spaces; frequent schedule changes due to assemblies, testing, or athletics. Daily use of instructional technology (IHT) and data platforms such as (SPARK and FitnessGram) to monitor student progress. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to 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. Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities
Implement IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious expectations Plan and teach multi-grade level lessons aligned to SPARK and district PE scope and sequence with limited daily prep time. Set up, break down, and manage equipment in spaces with limited storage; maintain an inventory and safety checklist. Use IHT heart-rate monitors or other technology to set personal zones, monitor student effort, and conference with students on progress. Conduct FitnessGram assessments (BOY/EOY) and use results to set class and individual goals; lead data-driven re-teach cycles. Track and report MVPA and lesson outcomes; analyze class trends to improve instruction and equity. Coordinate shared-space schedules with other educators; adapt lessons based on actual space and equipment available. Pick up and drop off students each period; uphold transitions, safety expectations, and culture routines. Support campus initiatives (crisis team, discipline coverage, coaching, athletic coaching coordination possibilities) while protecting instructional time. Communicate proactively with campus leadership regarding schedules, assemblies, and space availability; submit contingency plans. Participate in PD and coaching cycles; contribute exemplars and peer learning artifacts. 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, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. Staff 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 Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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