Lead ELA Teacher- Maricopa Campus

Student Choice High School - Maricopa Campus

Supervisor:
Primary Supervisor
- Principal (District Oversight
- Administrator for Academic Services)

Exempt

$57,783-$70,338 DOE annual salary, Full-time
-12 month Modified Year-Round Calendar

• Full-time employees receive benefits to include:
• Elective participation in ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System);
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage;
• $250 monthly, employer-paid contribution to an HSA account;
• Short-term disability coverage;
• $50,000 Term Life Insurance policy.
• This is an on-site position with eligibility for temporary telework, subject to the criteria noted in the Employee Handbook and prior approval by the Supervisor.
• For positions outside Maricopa County, travel and overnight stays may be required to participate in district-level, on-site professional development, training, and meetings at designated locations within the Greater Phoenix area. (Compensation will be provided for travel, food, and lodging).

The Lead Teacher at Student Choice High School works alongside leadership and staff as a champion for students needing wraparound services and an alternative pathway to their high school diploma. This dynamic individual understands alternative education and strongly advocates for underprivileged and underserved youth and young adults. Utilizing the National Alternative Education Association's Exemplary Practices as the standard for excellence, the Teacher promotes and enhances the overall mission, vision, and culture of the organization;

engages in professional development and program evaluation with all stakeholders to foster continuous improvement; adheres to all policies and procedures benefiting the success of the organization and all stakeholders; performs tasks in the development and continuous implementation of a high school program, which promotes the educational well-being of each student in the school. Teachers help students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible men and women.

• Serves as the Lead Teacher for the assigned Student Success Team.
• Collaborates with the campus principal to support campus leadership, including communication and partnerships with all stakeholders.
• Oversees the Team’s PLC to ensure students' academic progress toward high school completion. Requirements for their diploma and students’ college/career pathway for post-secondary opportunities.
• Serves as the Teacher of Record for assigned courses.
• Monitors and ensures efficacy of "Academic Assurances," which defines the district’s academic policies and procedures.
• Instructs assigned classes at the designated location and time, including tier 2 instruction and remediation.
• Plans a program of study that meets students' individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation at the supervisor's request.
• Guides the learning process using clear, established objectives to achieve district curriculum goals and state standards.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement, through instruction and example, the district’s philosophy of education.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Seeks the assistance of district specialists when learning disabilities are suspected.
• Provides daily reviews of the LMS Dashboard to monitor students' course progress.
• Conducts frequent Academic Outreach to support continuous course progress and academic…