Teacher - Quest

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At Quest Collegiate Academy, we are designed to support students through blended‑learning educational experience with an end goal of creating responsible, goal‑oriented students who are focused on academic success. Our program includes a mix of direct teaching, small groups, one‑on‑one teacher and student interactions, with a focus on teacher‑led and data‑driven academics. In Kindergarten through 2nd grade students learn in a traditional classroom with teachers guiding the instructional process.

Students in 3rd through 12th grade learn in a personalized, blended learning environment where they progress independently in their studies with the teacher being their guide.

We are looking for educators who are passionate about empowering students by helping them recognize that they have the capacity to utilize knowledge and technology to earn a diploma and take what they have learned to succeed in life pursuits. You will engage with students to change lives, respect the learner and impact not only their lives but the next generation of leadership, a moral and intelligent base for family, community and social interaction.

• Ability to support and challenge students in a nurturing environment that drives growth, and ensures that all students are engaged.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments scoring, and grade point average.
• Willingness to participate in extracurricular clubs and activities as faculty mentor, or sponsor.
• Superb organizational, self‑management, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop appropriate relationships with all levels of students, their parents, the community, peers, campus administrators, superintendents, and corporate staff.

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required.

• Create rigorous and engaging long‑term to daily specific lesson plans that are designed to instruct and motivate students.
• Inspire, praise, and correct students with consistency, care, and interest to encourage academic success and promote self‑esteem.
• Manage the classroom by setting clear expectations, establishing routines, and promoting self‑discipline, while demonstrating empathy.
• Evaluate each student’s progress on a regular basis and communicate this progress to the student, parents, and school staff indicated.
• Administer tests to evaluate students’ progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress. Administer and monitor Diagnostic Tests to determine a student’s performance level.
• Tutor students as needed whether individually and/or in an after‑school tutoring program
• Perform special projects, during and after school hours, and other duties as assigned.
• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.
• Read and comply with the Responsive Ed Procedures Manual, Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and the Employee Handbook.

• Texas State Teacher’s Certification in subject to be taught
• Bachelor’s degree with a passing score on an ExCET/TExES Exam in grade level or content area to be taught
• Bachelor’s degree with an academic minor or major (minimum of 18 credit hours) in the core academic subject areas to be taught
• Bachelor’s degree and documented successful, relevant work experience in the content area to be taught, established by at least one year of employment in a specific field or occupation that required the educator to demonstrate knowledge or skill in the content area. This is to be supported by a professional letter of recommendation from the educator’s employer or supervisor.

All equipment required to perform duties and tasks were previously described.

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