Salary: Based on Experience

NYS Certified Teachers for Grades 7-12

Our Mission: The Charter School of Educational Excellence's mission is to develop students who are critical thinkers, motivated leaders, and lifelong learners. We are committed to a strong partnership with our teachers, parents, community, and alumni.

Our Commitment: The school will employ a standards-based and research-proven curriculum, implement best educational practices, use a variety of assessments to measure ongoing student progress in skills and content learning, and support teachers with professional development activities that are aligned to the instructional program.

Overview: We are looking for dynamic high school teachers that are passionate about building relationships with students, who develop highly engaging lessons, and inspire students to reach their maximum potential. This position reports to the school building principal and the assigned supervisor.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree preferred

Bachelors Degree required

New York Science Teacher Certification a MUST

Able to improve curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade-level team

Passionately dedicated to schools mission with a steadfast belief that all students will receive a rigorous elementary foundation

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote the performance of superior work products

Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administrators

Knowledge of adolescent development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child

Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills

Experience working with an at-risk student population in some capacity preferred

Educational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferred

Working knowledge and comfort level with instructional technology

Duties & Responsibilities

Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Administration and Directors

Teach students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary

Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods

Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom

Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods

Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom

Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement

Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the schools formative and summative assessment tools

Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics

Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals

Use student data to reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress to improve instruction and personal practice

Submit assessment data and reports to the Principal in a timely manner

Create and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential

Implement and enforce the schools code of conduct

Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.

Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators

Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances

Oversee and assist with student arrival/dismissal

Work closely with all members of the school community, model citizenship, collaboration, and support of one another

Other tasks as assigned by the Administration

Compensation

A competitive compensation package including base salary and complete benefits are available.

Applying & selection process

After submitting your cover letter, and resume, CSEE will review your materials. Candidates with a track record of success will be invited to an online interview. Candidates who are successful with the online interview will be invited to present a demo lesson with the school's Administration team.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Charter School of Educational Excellence to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.