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Employment
Rapoport Academy is dedicated to transforming the educational trajectories of all students. We foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment built on strong relationships, rigorous academics, and shared core values. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are continually seeking highly-effective, diverse educators, support staff, and leaders to join our passionate team.
Why Work at RAPS?
Discover teacher freedom and a supportive environment at Rapoport Academy.
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Small Class SizeWe cap classes at 17 and grade levels at 68 students. This allows teachers to really get to know their students and their families.
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Supportive Teaching TeamWe offer instructional coaching, content support, mentoring, highly qualified teaching assistants, & professional development. RAPS is a place teachers GROW.
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Increased Teacher Autonomy & Relaxed Employee Dress CodeWe have a relaxed employee dress code and we encourage teachers to bring their own flair and passions to their classes. Jeans and smart-casual dress are fine for staff to wear on school days! You can be yourself here.
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Salary, Benefits & TrainingOur salaries are competitive with other schools our size with yearly increases. We offer health insurance benefits, content-area stipends, and training to support your career.
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Model for Innovation
We value trying new ways to teach and allow educators the freedom to be innovative in and out of the classroom.
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Passionate Co-Workers
Teamwork really makes the dream work at Rapoport Academy. Our staff culture is inclusive, supportive, and like a second family.
Get to Know Rapoport Academy
Rapoport Academy Public School is a free, open-enrollment public charter school in Waco, Texas serving pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students from 22 Central Texas districts. Rigorous, hands-on, relevant and innovative practices provide a curriculum that prepares graduates to be successful at top colleges and universities. Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction and an intentional, relationship-building community.
Our salaries are competitive with other schools our size with yearly increases and stipends for various additional duties.
Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) was established to provide outstanding teachers with an accessible pathway to a six-figure salary. Unlike previous education programs, the Teacher Incentive Allotment is not a grant.
Through our approved local designation system, Rapoport Academy can identify and designate outstanding teachers based on student growth and classroom observation. Employing designated teachers generates extra funding for districts to reward top performers.
At Rapoport Academy:
- Any teacher in any subject can potentially qualify for TIA based on T-TESS evaluations and student growth
- Ratings are based 50/50 on Evaluations & Student Growth
**85% goes to the designated teacher.
Values vary based on campus socioeconomic status.
View your campus's prior year allotment: See the funding map to learn more at tiatexas.org/fundingmap
Additional employment details
- 10-month staff receive 7 personal days of leave
- $300 per month for employee health insurance
- Orientation/Mentor program for teachers new to RAPS
- 17 students per class / 68 students per grade
- $500 for Masters and $500 for Doctorate
- Professional Development is Encouraged
- Instructional Coaching and Content Support
- $100 per classroom teacher budget
Rapoport Academy Public School currently offers the following benefit programs to eligible employees in the manner prescribed by law:
- Teacher Retirement
- Health Insurance Plans, including multiple TRS-ActiveCare Plans
- Supplemental Insurance Plans, including but not limited to: dental, vision, disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, gap, life insurance, and a medical reimbursement plan. Recuro (formerly WellVia) telehealth is a free benefit to all RAPS employee
- COBRA
Health Coverage Benefits
Rapoport Academy Public School offers medical coverage through TRS-Active Care, the statewide public school health insurance program to all eligible employees. The school’s annual contribution to the plan(s) is also approved on an annual basis by the Board of Directors. Details regarding the Rapoport Academy Public School health coverage benefits may be obtained from the RAPS employee website:
http://www.rapoportacademy.org/administrative-documents
Employees get many school breaks and holidays throughout the school year and at least one protected planning day per month.
Breaks/holidays include:
- Labor Day Holiday
- Fall Break (a week off in October)
- Thanksgiving Holiday (a week off in November)
- Winter Break (2 weeks off in Dec.- Jan.)
- MLK Day
- President’s Day
- Spring Break (a week off in March)
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- District & Campus Offices are also closed the week of 4th of July and have a relaxed summer schedule with a 4-day week.
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Our salaries are competitive with other schools our size with yearly increases and stipends for various additional duties.
Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) was established to provide outstanding teachers with an accessible pathway to a six-figure salary. Unlike previous education programs, the Teacher Incentive Allotment is not a grant.
Through our approved local designation system, Rapoport Academy can identify and designate outstanding teachers based on student growth and classroom observation. Employing designated teachers generates extra funding for districts to reward top performers.
At Rapoport Academy:
- Any teacher in any subject can potentially qualify for TIA based on T-TESS evaluations and student growth
- Ratings are based 50/50 on Evaluations & Student Growth
**85% goes to the designated teacher.
Values vary based on campus socioeconomic status.
View your campus's prior year allotment: See the funding map to learn more at tiatexas.org/fundingmapAdditional employment details
- 10-month staff receive 7 personal days of leave
- $300 per month for employee health insurance
- Orientation/Mentor program for teachers new to RAPS
- 17 students per class / 68 students per grade
- $500 for Masters and $500 for Doctorate
- Professional Development is Encouraged
- Instructional Coaching and Content Support
- $100 per classroom teacher budget
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Rapoport Academy Public School currently offers the following benefit programs to eligible employees in the manner prescribed by law:
- Teacher Retirement
- Health Insurance Plans, including multiple TRS-ActiveCare Plans
- Supplemental Insurance Plans, including but not limited to: dental, vision, disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, gap, life insurance, and a medical reimbursement plan. Recuro (formerly WellVia) telehealth is a free benefit to all RAPS employee
- COBRA
Health Coverage Benefits
Rapoport Academy Public School offers medical coverage through TRS-Active Care, the statewide public school health insurance program to all eligible employees. The school’s annual contribution to the plan(s) is also approved on an annual basis by the Board of Directors. Details regarding the Rapoport Academy Public School health coverage benefits may be obtained from the RAPS employee website:
http://www.rapoportacademy.org/administrative-documents -
Employees get many school breaks and holidays throughout the school year and at least one protected planning day per month.
Breaks/holidays include:
- Labor Day Holiday
- Fall Break (a week off in October)
- Thanksgiving Holiday (a week off in November)
- Winter Break (2 weeks off in Dec.- Jan.)
- MLK Day
- President’s Day
- Spring Break (a week off in March)
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- District & Campus Offices are also closed the week of 4th of July and have a relaxed summer schedule with a 4-day week.
