High School Geometry Teacher : Northwest High School
Job Description
Job Description
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree
* Licensure issued by Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (or eligibility for such licensure) in ALL subject areas to be taught
* Successful teaching experience, urban school(s) preferred
* Knowledge and skills in creating a learning environment that fosters college readiness and high student achievement
* Ability to serve as an advisor to a small group of students
* Ability to communicate effectively to achieve assigned duties and goals
* Knowledge, skills, and ability in effective classroom management
* Passion for quality education and student achievement
*Ability to function in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with a professional approach to challenges
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Execute meaningful and engaging learning experiences, interventions, enrichment, remediation, advising which have the academic rigor and success of a college-preparatory school, preparing students for college and meaningful careers.
* Hold themselves and their students to high standards for achievement and success academically, behaviorally, and socially.
* Know, understand, and follow all WI DPI teacher standards.
* Work with an Instructional Coach to continually improve one’s teaching practice in a way that supports raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved students.
* Apply best practices in teaching and classroom management.
* Commit to a culture which promotes learning, respect, trust, and responsibility.
* Create trusting relationships with students and their families/guardians, involving parents in the student’s overall success.
* Analyze data with students and the learning community to set individual learning plans as well as overall team goals.
* Incorporate technology into daily teaching.
* Maintain an openness to feedback from the learning community including taking advice and making corrections in the spirit of continuous improvement.
* Update PowerSchool with grades and assignments weekly posting test grades within 10 days of the test date.
* Read and respond to communication (e-mail, phone messages, etc.) daily.
* Supervise students; ensuring safety at all times.
* Support the mission, vision, and values of Carmen Schools of Science and Technology.
* Adhere to the policies and procedures of Carmen High School of Science and Technology.
* Possess/maintain a current Wisconsin Teacher License, Charter License, or One-Year with Stipulations License in all subject areas taught.