High School ELA Teacher - Gateway Tech HS- Georgetown Tx - Req#353

Founded in 1995, Orenda Education currently operates five public, tuition-free charter school campuses in Central Texas with a total district enrollment of 1,900. Our mission is to create new and innovative school choice opportunities in Central Texas for families seeking an alternative to the large, more traditional public school system. Each of our campuses serves a community educational niche that differs from the large traditional school model in several ways, from the smaller school size and project based learning to integration of twenty first century learning technology in all classes. With its existing assets, infrastructure, and systems in place, the organization is poised to grow to seven campuses and a total district enrollment of 2,500 over the next several years.

POSITION: SECONDARY TEACHER 8-12 ELA
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL/CAMPUS COORDINATOR
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT POSITION
SALARY RANGE: $49,000- $57,893 ANNUALLY
WORK DAYS: 187 - 2022-2023 SY
LOCATION: GATEWAY TECH

POSITION SUMMARY:
A Gateway Tech High School teacher will monitor student learning and progress on online curriculum, support student learning through re-teaching and small group interventions, communicate student progress to parents and coordinator, differentiate instructional methodologies for individual student needs, facilitate student behaviors, and implement established campus and classroom systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively monitors students during the instructional time.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate student needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement strategies for individual learners.
• Reviews and scores assignments needing teacher review.
• Re-teaches assignments to individual students as necessary.
• Reassigns quizzes, assignments, or tests as necessary and in a timely manner.
• Provides individual assistance to students, as necessary.
• Monitors students’ adherence to daily schedule.
• Initiates and participates in conferences with students and/or parents as necessary.
• Records student attendance accurately and timely each period.
• Supports and implements the classroom procedures adopted by campus.
• Utilizes effective positive behavior support strategies in the classroom.
• Implements classroom management system with positive attitude.
• Follows the established discipline sequence.
• Supervises students during breaks.
• Works collaboratively with other members of campus and district staff to serve the needs of all students.
• Reports and communicates student progress to campus coordinator and parents.
• Resolves parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Manages student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Assists in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
• Participates in all continuing professional development and relevant ARD meetings.
• Compiles, maintains, and submits reports, records and other documents, as required.
• Protects confidentiality of students and their families.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
• Follows the chain of command
• Responds positively to supervision
• Demonstrates an open and flexible teaching personality
• Offers assistance without being required to do so; takes the initiative when appropriate
• Demonstrates positive thinking
• Approaches responsibilities with enthusiasm, dedication, and energy
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards co-workers
• Demonstrates good judgment in dealing with situations
• Demonstrates regular and on-time attendance
• Complies with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instructing student in the subject and grade level assigned.
• Strong knowledge of developing curriculum and along with integrating technology into daily instruction.

Ability to:

• Design, develop, and implement subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.
• Provide effective and innovative learning experiences for students at a college preparatory level.
• Provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.

Experience:

• Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work.

Education:

• A four-year degree from an accredited college/university with a Texas Teacher Certificate or on an approved alternative certification plan in the areas of ELA or Math with a working knowledge of science and social studies.
• Certification: ELA 8-12, plus ESL and Special Ed EC-12 or ability to receive prior to August 31, 2022.
• CPR and first aid strongly desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.
• Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties.
• Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds.
• Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.

BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive package of benefit options, including:

• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth
• Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403b and 457b Investment Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• Legal Services

Please go to www.orendaeducation.org to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $57,893.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• English: 1 year (Preferred)
• ELA: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ESL Certification (Preferred)
• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location