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January 24, 2025

High School Science Teacher

Join Our Team! Rapoport Academy strives to transform students’ trajectories by creating an inclusive and equitable school environment through relationship-driven practices, rigorous academics, and

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. 

View Our Current Pay Scale

 

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. 

 

View Our District Calendar

 

 

  • Our salaries are competitive with other schools our size with yearly increases and stipends for various additional duties. 

    View Our Current Pay Scale

     

    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. 

     

    View Our District Calendar

     

     

Teachers

" I had the opportunity to have best teaching practices modeled for me and I was given specific coaching that helped me develop and grow."

-Amy Sielaff, Math Instructional Coach

Science

"I love how diverse the student population is, how small class sizes are, and the autonomy I have for teaching my subject. "

-Jessica Wilkinson, HS Science Teacher

Woman

"I like working at Rapoport because we have some awesome students! Working here doesn't feel like a job, it feels like I am fulfilling my passion."

-Catrena Thomas, Parent Liaison