Biology Teacher

Geo-Next-Generation-High-School; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Next Generation High School in Baton Rouge seeks a dedicated High School Biology Teacher to plan and deliver blended learning in secondary biology, aligned with state standards. You will contribute to TAP initiatives, support diverse learners, and engage with families to monitor progress.

The role requires collaboration with Special Education staff and administration, regular attendance at grade-level and school events, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a high-expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field or 24 credit hours in content area.
• Valid secondary biology teaching license preferred.
• Strong writing skills demonstrated in classroom settings.
• Ability to leverage technology to improve student achievement.
• Experience or commitment to volunteer/community service.
• At least one of: National Board Certification, TAP experience, Core Knowledge experience, Blended Learning, urban teaching in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment with direct and indirect instruction.
• Participate in TAP requirements and data-driven instruction.
• Create an engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking and problem solving.
• Prepare students for assessments and academic achievement.
• Communicate with parents regularly and track student progress.
• Collaborate with Special Education and administration to support diverse learners.
• Attend staff meetings and school events outside normal hours.
• Establish and enforce classroom behavior rules and routines.
• Perform duties as assigned by the principal.
• Support early college student services and dual credit opportunities.

Skills

Writing skills

Technology integration

Volunteer/Community service

Blended Learning

Urban teaching experience

National Board Certification

TAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

24 credit hours in content area

Job description

Description

GEO Next Generation High School is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. It joins GEO Prep Academy and GEO Prep Mid-City, delivering a high-quality K-12 learning experience to parents and students in the Baton Rouge community. GEO Next Generation High School is a tuition-free, public charter school that began with 9th grade and added a grade each year over the subsequent three years. Our teachers cultivate critical thinking skills students need to understand how the world works around them. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with the local community college, our students will be able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn college credit at no cost to the student. Our curriculum and our teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion and blended learning model. We are a TAP school!

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal and Administrative Team

This is a full time 10-month position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A High School Biology Teacher is required to perform the following duties:

Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in Secondary Biology based on state standards

• Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction
• Create an inviting, innovative, and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
• Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
• Attend all required staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal
• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
• Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
• Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, after-school and early college student support duties
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher or at least 24 credit hours in content area
• Valid Teaching License for Secondary Biology preferred
• Demonstrates strong writing skills
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
• Demonstrated volunteer or community service
• At least one (or more) of the following:
  • National Board Certification
  • TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification)
  • Core Knowledge Experience
  • Experience with Blended Learning
  • At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment