English Classroom Teacher

Organization Description

Herron Classical Schools is a community of scholars that advances timeless ideas and content, builds a culture of respect and trust, and engages in an urban environment in order to prepare students to be world-class citizens.

We are founded on the belief that a classical, liberal arts education, where students are steeped in great historical thought and invention, is the best preparation for a future life of leadership and service. We are structured around a classical methodology which emphasizes the classical art and literature of many cultures.

The Herron Classical Schools Network (Herron High School, Herron-Riverside High School, and Herron Preparatory Academy) is a Mayor-sponsored charter network and a member of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Innovation Network. The Herron Classical Schools network operates with the authority to make decisions about all aspects of our schools and is overseen by its own board of directors. As Innovation schools, we partner with IPS to give students a broader base of resources while maintaining our status as tuition-free charter schools.

Our Core Values

* Believes that every student is a scholar.

* Engages in an urban community.

* Advances timeless ideas and content.

* Builds a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas.

* Serves as a catalyst for renewal.

Job Summary

Each Classroom Teacher is responsible for advancing Herron/Herron-Riverside High School's mission and embodying our core values by ensuring all scholars access quality classical education that leads to systematic academic achievement and strong character development. The person in this role builds relationships based in trust and respect with scholars, families, and staff members; directly leads our scholars' learning by setting clear, high standards for scholars' academic and behavioral expectations;

planning lessons that engage scholars' curiosity and interest; evaluates effectiveness and adjusts instructional strategies based on scholars' performance, and models the core values we strive to instill in all of our scholars. Taken together, our classroom teachers are integral to ensuring scholars rapidly progress toward, and ultimately attain, mastery of grade-level academic standards and exceed our behavioral expectations. In this role, our classroom teachers will:

* Nurture a positive relationship with colleagues.

* Demonstrate respect for colleagues.

* Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.

* Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.

* Demonstrate commitment to our diversity and inclusion statement.

Job Responsibilities

1.Be an enthusiastic part of a professional community of teachers implementing a rigorous classical liberal arts curriculum accessible to all students.

2. Maintain a high level of rigor in all instruction.

3. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and is consistent with Herron Classical Schools' Core Values and vision for student culture.

4. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to differentiate instruction and meet student needs that leads to college-readiness measured by SAT proficiency.

5. Participate in grade-level meetings and utilize student data to inform instruction.

6. Regularly evaluate student progress and collaborate with colleagues to adjust instruction in response to student needs.

7. Take reasonable precautions to protect scholars, equipment, materials, and facilities.

8. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies.

9. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with scholars and their parents concerning student academic and behavioral progress.

10. Attend scheduled faculty meetings, professional development meetings, and other sessions as determined by the school's leadership team and Herron Classical School's executive leadership team.

This includes mandatory attendance at the annual Symposium (a day-long professional development determined by the administration). The date of this event is listed on the Master Calendar.

11. Attend evening events that include but may not be limited to Parent Orientation, Meet the Teacher Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Open Houses. The dates of these events are listed on the Master Calendar.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Additional Education/Knowledge/Skills Requirements

* Hold a bachelor's degree in an appropriate academic discipline;
Master's degree preferred.

* Hold and maintain Indiana state educator license in the appropriate academic discipline.

* Have at least five (5) years experience teaching in the appropriate academic discipline and been rated Highly Effective for the most recent two (2) yearly evaluations.

* Have demonstrated leadership in the field of education.

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