What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teacher (6th - 8th Grade) position at Morongo Band of Mission Indians?
Description
Middle School Teachers will play an integral role in creating the foundation and legacy of academic rigor and a joyful school culture at Morongo School. Our teachers will set the bar high; provide an education that will open doors, shift mindsets, and provide opportunities for students; and will believe in the innate desire to learn and limitless potential of all students. Teachers will teach a combination of core subjects (English Language Arts & History | Math & Science as well as, Culture) each day. Teachers are responsible for collaborating with their instructional coach and administrator. Morongo School teachers are responsible for intellectual preparation for each lesson, building strong and positive relationships with students and families, using data to tailor their instruction, and actively collaborating with colleagues.
Requirements
- Multiple or Single Subject Credential
- Unwaveringly high expectations for all students with the belief that every child should have access to a rigorous education.
- Track record of quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages.
- Successful manager of a classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success.
- Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.
- Willingness to work hard and get better fast. Eagerness to engage with and learn from instructional coaches who provide frequent written and in-the moment coaching on instruction and to fully participate in all weekly individualized coaching meetings and professional development sessions.
- An "all hands-on deck" mentality and willingness to do whatever it takes to build and maintain an achievement driven student culture and positive, professional staff culture.
- Basic understanding of data analysis.
- Professional demeanor.
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Degrees in education or content area preferred.
- Minimum two years of teaching preferred.
- TB Clearance
- Morongo School offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and retirement benefits.
