HS English Teacher

Description:

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing
education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000
students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997,
CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in
Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping
them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation.
With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background,
CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of
Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student
Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young
learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place
for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an
education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a HS
English Teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom
environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Develops lesson
plans consistent with established guidelines. Establish effective rapport with
students, staff members, and parents. Motivate students to develop skills,
attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in
accordance with each student's ability.

How You Will Impact Education

* Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company's
philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
* Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective
teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
* Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and
provides real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities.
* Reviews student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding
each student's abilities and needs. Maintain accurate and complete student
records.
* Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
* Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and
uses differentiated instruction within those lessons.
* Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis.
* Maintains accurate and completes student records.
* Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides
appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress
reports as required.
* Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support
personnel.
* Assigns lessons, corrects student work product, and reviews oral
presentations.
* Coordinates class field trips (as required).
* Prepares students for state required achievement assessments.
* Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing
to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's
curriculum.
* Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision
of written courses of study.
* Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional
materials.
* Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an
extension of regular classroom activities.

Provide a Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning

* Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate
to the maturity and interests of students.
* Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience and
appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child.
* Ensures classroom is clean, safe and includes student generated work on
display as appropriate.
* Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct.
* Develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with
CSUSA policy and guidelines and maintains order in the classroom in a fair
and consistent manner.

Instructional Planning

* Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
* Plans individual and / group learning activities designed to meet
instructional objective and student's needs.
* Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request
of supervisory personnel.
* Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning during
designated meetings.
* Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information as required in the
student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
* Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies,
equipment, materials, and facilities needed to implement effectively the
planned instructional program.

School/Community Relations

* Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable effort to
communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
* Communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all
appropriate mediums.
* Cooperates with members of the administration, other staff and with CSUSA.
* Maintains confidentiality regarding student records.
* Participates in parent communication activities.
* Participates in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school
culture and provide support for students and staff (as required).

Required Qualifications and Skills

* Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of
the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic
excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health
and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
* Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to
prioritize effectively.
* Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Is
sensitive to sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public
image, as unique situations present themselves.
* Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all
stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
* Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations),
Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
* Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow
instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to
improve performance.
* Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
* Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and
thoroughness.
* Strives to implement best practices and positive character education
consistently.

Job Requirements

* Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or
equivalent.
* Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
* Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may
include Student Teaching Internship experience).
* Equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of
learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and
feedback techniques.
* Understanding of and commitment to company values.
* Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
* Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication
skills.
* Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education
Profession.
* Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and
acceptable.
* May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment
characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee
will encounter:

* Usual schools working conditions.
* May be noisy during high student traffic

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

* No physical exertion required.
* Travel within or outside of state.
* Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10
pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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