Middle School Social Studies/ELA Teacher 24-25 SY

POSITION OVERVIEW

Teachers at the RISE Schools are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in their classroom that produces strong results and student understanding. Teachers will use data to inform their instruction and do whatever it takes for all students to learn. Most importantly, teachers will work to make their classrooms safe and joyful environments that are conducive to great teaching and learning. Responsibilities and qualifications vary between elementary and middle school.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and successfully deliver high-quality lesson plans in specific subject areas for that grade level and teach the majority of subject matter to students in your class

• Use assessment data to inform planning and modify lesson plans to meet the needs of students

• Maintain a safe and organized classroom

• Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus

• Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, grading and student data, attendance reports, etc.

• Exhibit positive relationships with students, families, and staff

• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all students, families, and staff

• Participate in all assigned professional development meetings outside of school hours

• Serve on school committees as needed

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Arrive at school no later than 7:45 a.m.

• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including two weeks during the summer

• Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and/or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day

• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with all staff

• Uphold the code of conduct and all school policies

• Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents including on designated evenings and weekends

• Valid Georgia Teaching License, seeking reciprocation or is in process of attaining Georgia Teacher License (Required)

• Bachelors degree (Required)

• Pass a criminal background check (Required)

• Commitment to working with underserved students (Required)

• At least two years of teaching experience in an urban public elementary school (Preferred)

• Experience in analyzing student data and using data to inform instruction (Preferred)

• Possess strong knowledge of content areas (Preferred)