What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25/26 HS Building Substitute position at Phalen Leadership Academy?
The Opportunity: PLA teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Flex Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you are responsible for working with each teacher of record to ensure that all scholars master both the academic and social skills necessary to succeed. You will assist in setting ambitious goals for student achievement and hold our scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals.
As a PLA flex teacher, you will be expected to become the teacher of record if a teacher vacancy becomes available.The DetailsKey Deliverables: 100% of scholars meet their projected growth goals for both ELA and Math85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys90% of scholars persist through the academic year95% average daily scholar attendance1.5 years growth for each scholar not performing on grade levelExperience and Education Requirements: A passion for working with students and families in under-served communitiesBachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university; with appropriate endorsements, if applicableValid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing programEffective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessmentExperience tracking and using data to drive instructionThe Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the countrys best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.The Campus: Hogan Preparatory Academy, managed by PLA, is located in the heart of Kansas City. Founded in 1942, our school was originally called Bishop Hogan, named after John Joseph Hogan, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City, Missouri.
Bishop Hogan operated as a private Catholic school until 1999 when we became a public charter school. We currently serve 1k scholars, PK through 12thgrade. In addition to rigorous academics, we pride ourselves in offering art, music, foreign language, and competitive youth sports, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.Compensation and Benefits: PLA Flex Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive: Competitive CompensationBenefits Healthcare, vision, and dental insuranceProfessional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the schoolIncentive and bonus opportunitiesPLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
As a PLA flex teacher, you will be expected to become the teacher of record if a teacher vacancy becomes available.The DetailsKey Deliverables: 100% of scholars meet their projected growth goals for both ELA and Math85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys90% of scholars persist through the academic year95% average daily scholar attendance1.5 years growth for each scholar not performing on grade levelExperience and Education Requirements: A passion for working with students and families in under-served communitiesBachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university; with appropriate endorsements, if applicableValid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing programEffective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessmentExperience tracking and using data to drive instructionThe Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the countrys best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.The Campus: Hogan Preparatory Academy, managed by PLA, is located in the heart of Kansas City. Founded in 1942, our school was originally called Bishop Hogan, named after John Joseph Hogan, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City, Missouri.
Bishop Hogan operated as a private Catholic school until 1999 when we became a public charter school. We currently serve 1k scholars, PK through 12thgrade. In addition to rigorous academics, we pride ourselves in offering art, music, foreign language, and competitive youth sports, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.Compensation and Benefits: PLA Flex Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive: Competitive CompensationBenefits Healthcare, vision, and dental insuranceProfessional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the schoolIncentive and bonus opportunitiesPLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
