AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics

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Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy (FPCVPAA), a public charter school located in Mobile, AL, provides a seven-year comprehensive academic and conservatory arts program to students in grades 6-12. Established in 2023, FPC VPAA is one of the premier arts schools in Alabama, where aspiring young artists have the opportunity to refine their skills and flourish in one of 16 pre-professional arts conservatories.

FPC VPAA serves a culturally diverse student body across Mobile and surrounding areas. Based on the belief that creative artistry is fueled by intellectual insight, FPC VPAA prepares students for careers in visual and performing arts and/or post-secondary education by providing engaging, academically rigorous, and responsive lessons, and continuous opportunities for students to excel beyond their current ideas of creativity.

The science teacher works closely with the Instructional Leadership Team to strategically plan integrated units and intervention activities, assessments, and implement a comprehensive improvement plan to increase student achievement. The science teacher will teach any combination of courses, including Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, and AP Physics. The science teacher will hold students to high standards of achievement, while also supporting and differentiating as needed to enable students to achieve success in higher levels of science.

Reporting:
The Science Teacher reports to the Director of Academics.

• Teach courses within area of expertise that aligns with Alabama Advanced Science Standards.
• Implement Honors and AP Level curriculum, instruction, and assessment; collaborate with principal, instructional leadership team, and teachers to review and revise as necessary.
• In collaboration with the leadership team, identify academic priorities, and set measurable goals to achieve priorities and monitor progress towards goals.
• Collaborate with Instructional Team to make instructional, curriculum, and assessment decisions that are strategic, intentional, and grounded in data.
• Instruct students using a variety of effective teaching strategies such as gradual release, scaffolding, differentiation, and small group instruction.
• Assess students' progress using daily formative assessments, weekly/bi-weekly assessments, and quarterly benchmarks.
• Use assessment data to provide real-time feedback during classroom instruction.
• Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, parents, staff members, and other stakeholders.
• Work with Instructional Team to refine and develop assessments (quarterly, mid-year, and end of year) for each grade level.
• Work with various teams (administrators, teachers, staff) to facilitate analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments.
• Continuously monitor, track and analyze student achievement data in order to identify needed supports and strategies.
• Serve as a College and Career Mentor for assigned students.
• Work closely with Instructional Team, College and Career Mentorship Team, and Counselor with Scheduling, Graduation Requirements, College Entrance tests, Advanced Placement Exams and Credit Recovery.

• Master's and/or Doctorate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree (within area of expertise)
• Professional Alabama Teacher Certificate (within area of expertise).
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the secondary level.
• A deep understanding of content specific and general pedagogy, Advanced Placement curriculum, Alabama Advanced Standards, and current trends and best practices in curriculum design and instruction within area of expertise.
• Significant experience with daily lesson planning.
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success.
• Experience in analyzing data and using results to modify instruction and daily lesson planning.

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience.

To Apply:

Submit your resume along with a cover letter and references to Dr. Krista Williams at  or

Final date to receive applications:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Salary Range:
From/To Commensurate with experience.