Maritime Academy Charter School - High School Biology Teacher (10th Grade)
| Position title:
| Teacher
| Reports to:
| Principal
| Employment category:
| Full-time/10-Month/Salaried
| FLSA status:
| Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
Teachers are responsible for ensuring student achievement and learning by delivering appropriate and effective instruction to all assigned students and by providing students with the support and guidance they need to succeed. Teachers must strive for excellence in all facets of instruction and student learning, adjusting instruction to the needs of individual students, including those with IEPs. They must work collaboratively and coordinate instruction and assessment with other staff members.
MACS has a culture of respect and kindness. Teachers are expected to exhibit respect and kindness for all staff, students and families while maintaining school expectations both behaviorally and academically. Teachers work collaboratively with administration and staff for the benefit of all MACS students. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing daily engaging instruction to students in large group settings, small group settings, and one-on-one, using a multitude of instructional strategies
Reviewing and analyzing student data on a daily basis to inform instruction and planning and implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
Taking responsibility for student progress, constantly working to respond to students’ learning needs
Preparing and submitting lesson plans on a weekly basis
Maintaining a positive and respectful culture in the classroom
Communicating and upholding school rules, values and expectations in a clear and consistent manner, in and out of the classroom
Communicating with parents and students and responding to issues on a regular basis via phone, e-mail, and in-person, as needed
Consulting with Special Education Teachers to modify lessons and create accommodations for special education students
Grading assessments, recording grades, and providing progress report comments
Working collaboratively with the principal and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data
Attending Special Education/IEP meetings as needed
Attending professional development activities
Attending or sponsoring at least two school events throughout the year to ensure adequate staff attendance at weekend and evening functions
Ensuring regular and predictable attendance on a daily basis
Other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Current PA Certification in appropriate subject area required
Additional PA teaching certifications preferred
Commitment to urban education and a belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
Strong content knowledge
Highly skilled at teaching a standards-based curriculum and incorporating innovative approaches to instruction
Ability to deliver engaging lessons
Experience in using data to drive instruction and inform decision making
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, teamwork and leadership skills
High physical and emotional energy
Strong technology skills
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to “wear many hats”
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions of a Teacher include:
Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children, parents, and other teachers.
Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone, e-mail, letters, and memos.
Working as part of a team of educators.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Teachers are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
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