4/5 ELA Teacher at Propel Pitcairn

Propel Schools Opportunities; Pitcairn (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Health Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with Propel 5%"

Paid Wellness & Personal Days

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program reimbursement

Professional Development (Induction/Im

Leadership & Career Development

Job summary

Propel Pitcairn seeks a 4/5 ELA Teacher to join a program with 190 instructional days and 30 PD days, totaling 220 work days annually. The salary range is $50,485–$101,454 based on relevant prior work experience.

This role involves developing curriculum aligned to Pennsylvania standards, collaborating with administrators, and participating in Induction/Immersion PD opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• PA certification in the relevant subject area.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of organization and planning.
• Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments.
• Deep content knowledge in the subject.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and data-driven instruction.
• Commitment to Propel's Promising Principles.
• Interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high EI, adaptability.
• Proficient with Google Suite and openness to new tech.

Responsibilities

• Design coherent instruction aligned with state standards and best practices.
• Develop and update learning resources; participate in professional development.
• Create a respectful, collaborative classroom culture.
• Use varied instructional strategies including technology-enabled learning.
• Manage behavior and classroom procedures for a safe learning environment.
• Assess learning with formal/informal methods; use data to guide instruction.
• Implement student IEPs and participate in special education processes as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and report progress per policy.
• Prepare and meet annual performance expectations.
• Communicate with families regularly and respond to inquiries.

Skills

PA certification

Instructional skills

Classroom management

Organization & planning

Lesson design & assessments

Content knowledge

Communication & relationships

Professional development

Data-driven instruction

Promising Principles Propel

Interpersonal skills

Google Workspace

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Propel Pitcairn seeks a 4/5 ELA Teacher.

Propel schools operate with an extended school year to increase learning time and opportunities for our scholars. We have 190 instructional days (10 more than traditional school districts) and 30 professional development days to better support our teachers and staff for a total of 220 work days annually.

• Compensation: Propel provides a competitive salary for teachers. Based on relevant prior work experience, our salary range for this role is $50,485- $101,454 (year 4 of salary scale)
• Relocation Allowance: A relocation allowance for new hires moving to the area from 60 miles away or further.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families.
• Retirement: New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%. This increases after 5 years.
• Paid Leave: In addition to 2 paid Wellness Days annually, all teachers receive 5 sick days and 10 Personal Days
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets our eligibility requirements.
• Wellness Benefit: Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc. Additionally, staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year.
• Professional Development: At Propel, we believe in supporting teacher growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for teachers, including an extensive onboarding process called Induction for new teachers with on-going annual support during the school year called Immersion. All teachers receive 11.5 network-wide Professional Development days annually in addition to school-specific Professional Development.
• Leadership & Career Development: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Propel, both in and outside of the classroom. Staff have the opportunity to apply for Leadership Pathways as content, grade level or other school-based support roles which allow for experience in many different areas including Content, Wellness, Technology and more.

Job Summary:

This Teacher position is accountable to collaborate with administrators and staff in planning for and leading students to learning success. This position will be accountable for developing and teaching curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Design coherent instruction using prescribed unit and lesson structures that align with state standards and emerging best practices.
2. Develop and continually update learning resources and actively participate in professional development .
3. Create an instructional environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning.
4. Use a variety of instructional strategies that engage students in age-appropriate learning, e.g., computer-assisted, cooperative learning, and various student-centered approaches.
5. Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively which promotes a safe learning environment.
6. Assess student learning using formal and informal assessment techniques and utilize that information to drive instruction.
7. Implement student IEPs and participate in the special education process as needed.
8. Maintain accurate and up-to date records and report student progress in accordance with school policy and procedure.
9. Prepare and achieve annual performance expectations as prescribed or approved by administration.
10. Communicate with families on a regular basis and reply to family initiated communication in a timely manner.

Essential Mindsets

• Own It. Our teachers are instructional experts who hold high expectations for themselves and their scholars. We work hard, set goals, and take responsibility for our scholars learning.
• Walk Through the Door. Our teachers are professional with their scholars, families, and colleagues. We show up on time with a positive mindset and never give up on what’s possible for our scholars.
• Look in the Mirror. Our teachers value feedback and work to continuously improve for our scholars. Our staff is accountable, dedicated and honest.
• Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated. Our teachers are culturally competent. In all interactions they are courteous, engaged and empathetic.
• Do Your Part. Our teachers are relationship builders. We make connections with our scholars, our families, our colleagues and our community and realize that education is a team effort.

Why Work at Propel - Science

Our goal, as a science team, is to provide all scholars with an inquiry-based learning experience in the classroom that relates to their life outside of the classroom. In our science classrooms scholars work collaboratively, think critically, and actively communicate.

• Teachers have access to NGSS aligned curricula, such as FOSS in the Primary Grades, STC in the Middle School Grades and Pearson Biology, Chemistry and Pasco Labs in the High School to engage scholars in "doing" science. We also have a number of aligned supplemental resources to provide educators with the tools to differentiate instruction for scholars.

• During the year we offer learning opportunities in a variety of ways: formal PDs with built in content and grade level team collaboration, embedded departmental and individual coaching, and content data touchpoints and support.

Qualifications:

1. Valid PA certification in corresponding content area that is being taught.
2. Strong instructional and classroom management skills
3. High level of personal organization and planning
4. Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments
5. Deep content area knowledge
6. Strong communication and relationship building skills
7. Willingness to participate in ongoing professional developmentAbility to utilize data to differentiate instruction
8. A commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel
9. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.
10. Skilled in the use of Google Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk around the classroom at least 75% of the time while engaging with scholars.
• The person in this position constantly operates a computer and other technology in the classroom to support instruction.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with various internal and external stakeholders regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• When deemed age and/or developmentally appropriate, assist students in daily personal tasks (i.e.-tying shoes, assisting with coats, escorting to busses, and etc.)

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Organizational Overview

Propel Schools is the largest network of public charter schools in Allegheny County consisting of 13 schools and approximately 4,000 scholars. Our mission is to provide high-quality schools to underserved communities. Each of our schools provide a rigorous academic environment and small class sizes where educators focus on providing each scholar with support and individualized attention. With one of the top starting teacher salaries in Allegheny County, a customizable benefits package and extraordinary career and professional development opportunities, Propel Schools is one of the area’s premier education organizations.