Lead ELA Teacher- Maryvale

POSITION: LEAD TEACHER - High School

EMPLOYER:

Student Choice High School - Maryvale

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

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: $57,783-$70,338 DOE annual salary, Full-time - Modified Year-Round Schedule

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 role of the Lead Teacher at Student Choice High School serves alongside leadership and staff as a champion for students needing wrap-around services and an alternative pathway to their high school diploma. This is a dynamic individual who understands alternative education and who 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 will help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, 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 student academic progress towards completion of high school 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 the efficacy of “Academic Assurances,” which define the district’s academic policies and procedures.
• Instructs assigned classes in the location and at the time designated, to include tier 2 instruction and remediation.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation at the request of the supervisor.
• Guides the learning process through the use of established, clear objectives toward the achievement of 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 on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Seeks the assistance of district specialists when learning disabilities are suspected.
• Provides a daily review of the LMS Dashboard to monitor student course progress.
• Conducts frequent Academic Outreach to ensure continuous course progress and academic achievement for students.
• Serves as secondary support for Learning Coach.
• Creates a positive and nurturing class environment that is developmentally appropriate and conducive to learning.
• Sets and maintains standards of campus behavior and upholds district-wide discipline policies.
• Takes all necessary and…