Middle/High English Teacher (SY 24-25)

SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Jefferson RISE Charter School, founded by seven community members in 2014, will serve 760 students in grades 6-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. Located in Harvey, Louisiana, the school caters to a diverse student body from the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, consisting of 52% Black/African American, 30% White, 16% Hispanic, and 2% Asian students, with 92% qualifying as economically disadvantaged.

The school's model emphasizes:

• High-Quality Academic Program: Features a longer school day, one-on-one tutoring, interventions, one-to-one devices, and a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for college.
• Social-Emotional Learning: Focuses on developing and living values such as Character, Respect, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Excellence.
• Student Life and Career Readiness: Offers enrichment opportunities, electives, skill blocks, and community circles to help students develop their passions and long-term happiness.

Remarkable achievements for the 2022-2023 school year include:

With a graduation rate grade of A, RISE graduates seniors each year prepared to succeed in college, careers, trade school, military, and other post secondary pathways. Jefferson RISE is proud to be ranked #6 in SPS growth in the state of Louisiana based on our 2022-23 performance. With a SPS increase of over 17 points, RISE’s HS earned a B and RISE’s MS earned a C.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Jefferson RISE Charter School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Middle/High School English Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing the mission of Jefferson RISE by developing and executing a standards-aligned, Tier I curriculum. This teacher will focus on continuous improvement of their instructional practices based on feedback and support from their instructional coach, collaborate with grade-level teams and content teams, student achievement, and quality of instructional practice.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Curriculum Development and Execution:
   • Develop and implement a standards-aligned, Tier I English curriculum that meets the diverse needs of all students.
   • Design engaging and effective lesson plans that incorporate best practices and innovative teaching strategies.
2. Instructional Practices:
   • Continuously improve instructional practices based on feedback from students, colleagues, and instructional coaches.
   • Utilize data-driven approaches to assess and enhance student learning and achievement.
   • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and ensure all students have access to the curriculum.
3. Collaboration:
   • Work collaboratively with grade-level teams to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive educational experience for students.
   • Collaborate with other science teachers to share resources, strategies, and best practices.
   • Participate in professional learning communities and school-wide initiatives to contribute to the overall success of Jefferson RISE.
4. Student Achievement and Accountability:
   • Monitor and track student progress, providing timely and actionable feedback to students and parents.
   • Maintain high expectations for student performance and behavior, fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.
   • Be accountable for student growth and achievement, working towards continuous improvement and excellence in instructional practice.
5. Professional Development and Support:
   • Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational trends and research.
   • Receive support and guidance from an assigned instructional coach to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.

Administrative

• Analyze student achievement data in collaboration with team members 
• Implement data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery
• Enter in student performance data in a timely manner
• Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines

School and Community Culture

• Embody and teach the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the school
• Design and implement programs that promote positive student behavior, and that motivate students to exhibit the leadership values of the school
• Build classroom community by investing families in students’ academic success and development of strong character and leadership traits 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Degree in content area (preferred)
• Content area certification (preferred)

Experience and Skills:

• Technological proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as other web-based applications
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Proven track record of student achievement and/or growth

Culture and Fit:

• Commitment to the mission and organizational success of Jefferson RISE 
• Ambition and desire to grow as a leader 
• Openness to feedback and a willingness to take personal responsibility for the affairs of the school 
• Entrepreneurial spirit 
• Personal and professional integrity 
• Team player (flexible, willing to jump in)

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $40,000-$55,000 per year. RISE employees are paid twice a month on the 15th and last day of each month.

Jefferson RISE pays the following employee-only benefit costs for all full-time employees: coverage 85% of medical premiums and 100% of dental, vision, short and long term disability premiums. The Employee covers the remaining costs, including 15% employee medical and all spouse/dependent costs. RISE provides a 401(k) retirement plan to all W-2 employees, including a match of up to 100% of contributions on the first 3% deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%. There is no vesting period. Jefferson RISE reserves the right to offer different or additional benefits to the Employee at any time.

Additional Questions

The following questions will be part of this job application. Those marked with an asterisk will be required to submit your application.

1. If someone were to walk into your classroom, what activities would they see you and the students doing? *
2. What do you do to improve? Give an example of a time when you received difficult feedback from a peer, student, teacher, or supervisor. How did you respond in the moment? How did it affect your thinking? Your actions? *
3. Describe a time when you saw some problem and took the initiative to correct it rather than waiting for someone else to do it. *
4. Do you have a bachelor's degree? *
5. Are you certified to teach in the state of Louisiana? *
6. Are there specific courses or grade levels within your subject area you are interested in teaching? *
7. How did you learn about this position? *
   1. Indeed.com
   2. ZipRecruiter
   3. Google Jobs
   4. BetterTeacher 
   5. WorkNOLA
   6. A Jefferson RISE team member (please specify)
   7. A Jefferson RISE parent or community member
   8. An email from Jefferson RISE Careers
   9. Somewhere else (please specify)
8. If you learned about this role from a Jefferson RISE staff member or somewhere that wasn't listed in the previous question, please tell us who or where.
9. Is there anything else you'd like us to know in considering your application?
10. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
11. If you have prior teaching experience, please tell us about the evidence of student achievement for your former/current students. If you do not have prior teaching experience, tell us about a time you were required to monitor progress towards achieving a goal and how you did so.

Salary : $40,000 - $55,000