HS Social Studies Teacher; SY

HS Social Studies Teacher (25-26 SY)

Jefferson RISE Charter School located in Harvey, Louisiana serves just under 800 students in grades 6-12 for the  school year. The student body is diverse: 59% Black/African American, 24% White, 15% Hispanic, and 2% Asian, with 87% qualifying as economically disadvantaged.

• State recognized our school as Top Gains Badge Recipient (23-24 SY)
• Graduation Rate A (22-23 SY, 23-24 SY)
• Strength of Diploma A (23-24 SY)
• Progress Rating A (23-24 SY)
• #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana (22-23 SY)
• Achieved a School Performance Score (SPS) increase of over 17 points, resulting in a “B” rating for the high school and a “C” rating for the middle school (22-23 SY)

We are seeking an experienced, results‑driven teacher who believes that every student can learn and is committed to delivering high‑quality instruction every day. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Tier 1 curriculum implementation and leverages student data and work analysis to inform instruction, adjust practice, and drive academic achievement.

Our teachers cultivate classrooms where student thinking is visible, learning is rigorous, and expectations are high.

• Deliver rigorous, standards‑aligned Tier 1 instruction.
• Implement the school’s adopted curriculum with fidelity, ensuring lessons are rigorous, engaging, and accessible to all learners.
• Adapt instruction based on student needs while maintaining high expectations.
• Use checks for understanding and questioning strategies that promote student thinking and discourse.
• Use data to drive instruction: regularly collect, analyze, and respond to student data, including formative assessments and student work; identify trends and adjust instruction; participate in data meetings and implement action steps aligned to school‑wide academic goals.
• Culture: cultivate a student‑owned, thinking‑centered classroom; foster an environment where student thinking is visible through discussions, written work, and student‑led activities; empower students to take ownership of their learning through goal‑setting, reflection, and academic habits; promote metacognitive skills and encourage intellectual risk‑taking; establish a safe, predictable, and empowering classroom culture; build a community grounded in Emergent Tree’s principles of being safe, respectful, and responsible;
  
  address behavior proactively; maintain strong classroom management.
• Engage in professional learning and collaboration: actively participate in professional development, instructional coaching, and collaborative planning; seek and implement feedback to improve instructional practice; contribute to a positive, mission‑aligned school culture.
• Administrative duties: analyze student achievement data with team members to inform instructional planning; maintain a consistent and meaningful data tracking system; keep an accurate, up‑to‑date gradebook; complete all administrative tasks and documentation in a timely and organized manner.
• School and Community Culture: model and teach Jefferson RISE’s mission, vision, and values; design and implement routines that teach positive behaviors aligned to the principles of being safe, respectful, and responsible; reinforce student leadership and character; build a strong classroom community by partnering with families to support students’ academic success and personal growth.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in content area (preferred).
• Content area certification (preferred).

• Technological proficiency in Google Drive (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides).
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Proven track record of student achievement and/or growth.

• Believes deeply in the mission and students of Jefferson RISE.
• Eager to learn, grow, and improve their craft.
• Open to feedback and takes ownership for their impact on students and the school community.
• Willing to take initiative and find solutions when challenges arise.
• Acts with integrity and puts students first.
• Collaborative and flexible – ready to pitch…