Middle School Technology Teacher (26 - 27 SY)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• The staff of Challenge Charter High School is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative, technology-infused, inclusive, family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area courses, as well as their advisories and electives, so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities, is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Students learn to make real-world connections through technology-rich learning experiences that include internships, volunteer work, and advanced-level projects.

  Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs, and to become involved in these essential aspects:

• Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy, critical thinking, and inquiry through technology across all subject areas
• Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom
• Employing a variety of collaborative instructional and team-teaching models for English Language Learners and students with special needs
• Providing English-Spanish support through translation of materials, directions, and key instructional content for ELL students
• Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional planning, including technology-based differentiation and targeted interventions
• Developing an individual growth plan that includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal
• Utilizing technology effectively, including maintaining a parent/student portal and contributing to the school website with regular updates and/or grades

Skills, Qualifications, and/or Competencies Required:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Ability and willingness to incorporate reading and writing into the specific content areas and to learn how to develop unit plans that prioritize skill development and assessments that measure student progress
• Willingness to integrate technology and/or media in the classroom
• Ability and willingness to learn how to develop interim assessments, analyze student data, adjust teaching practices and use ongoing data to drive instruction and increase student academic and social achievement
• Evidence of commitment to continuous professional growth
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with colleagues, parents, students, industry partners, and the community
• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and certification in an appropriate content area preferred
• Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap
• Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
• The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning
• Strong teamwork ethic
• Ability to use data to drive instruction

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• 403b plan with a matching 3% contribution
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account