Teacher, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

Overview

Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving 7-12 in Phoenix, Arizona’s Maryvale neighborhood dedicated to ensuring that all students are ready for college and career after high school graduation.

Job Title: Teacher

Job Type: Full-time, 11-month contract

Reports to: Principal

Staff to manage: None

Department: Instructional

Location: On campus (Not eligible for remote work)

Starting Salary: $53,500- $78,509

• Strong commitment to our college-bound mission and core values (Achievement, Innovation, Respect, Responsibility, Relevance).
• Passion for working with families living in urban Phoenix communities.

• Medical: 100% of employee premiums covered.
• Buy-up Medical Option:
  Available at no additional cost to the employee.
• Dental & Vision: 100% of employee premiums covered.
• Dependent Coverage: 50% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision covered.

• 3% employer-match Safe Harbor 401(k).
• Eligibility begins after 90 days of employment.

• Paid Parental Leave (Eligible after 12 months of employment).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development Opportunities are available upon approval.
• School Laptop.
• 14 days of paid time off, 5 days of sick leave per year (PTO accrued over time).
• All supplies and materials for your department.

• Former experience in this field (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Valid State of Arizona “IVP” Fingerprint Clearance Card (or acquired prior to employment).
• Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled/disordered students in a school.
• Knowledge of child development concepts and practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Superior knowledge of education laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates taking personal ownership for his or her own development; growth mindset.
• Preference will be given to individuals who have experience working in the target community or in a demographically similar community and prior experience in a similar role.
• Bilingual
  - Spanish (Preferred).

The Teacher actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps prepare students for standardized tests.

• Plan, develop, and execute lesson plans.
• Adapt teaching for individual students, small groups, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students.
• Evaluate the academic and social growth of students.
• Evaluate student progress and the ability to meet course standards in Middle School Math.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service training and education activities provided by WSST and/or in self-selected professional development opportunities.
• Facilitate an Advisory class that provides student support, mentorship, communication with parents, and advocacy for students.
• Fulfill a student supervision duty during the day to maintain overall safety.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program.
• Models district standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Meets schedules and deadlines.
• Plans and organizes work.
• Analyzes and interprets assessment results for the purpose of designing and modifying instruction.
• Follow through with directives.
• Performs a wide variety of specialized tasks; interprets and applies rules and regulations as appropriate.
• Applies knowledge of school law and district policy.
• Operates office equipment including a computer with a variety of software related to job requirements.
• Applies knowledge of best…