Description
Job Category: School Year – Salaried Teachers and Other Licensed Salaried Employees
Classification: FTE 1.0
Job Location: Onsite
Starting salary: $43,800 - $74,520+, plus a sign-on stipend of $2,000 prorated based on start date. Additional lanes may be applied based on the position.
Reports To: Director of Teaching & Learning
Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12.
HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Elementary Teacher is Responsible for instructing elementary school students from grades K-5. Create a flexible environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Instruct students in courses of study such as reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science and create a well-rounded comprehensive instructional program. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
- Support the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned
- Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
- Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
- Provides differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery of content
- Use data such as screening, diagnostic information, progress monitoring, and daily work samples to adjust instruction and practice as well as target feedback.
- Promotes a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly and academically challenging
- Maintain accurate records including but not limited to attendance, grades, assessments and lesson plans via Schoology and/or PowerSchool
- Via Schoology, ensure all online class resources are current
- Connect with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events
- Foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery
- Participate in professional development meetings/clusters providing student work when requested.
- Implement new learning in the classroom following professional development.
- Develop and work on new learning based on self-assessment, input from teacher leaders and director of teaching and learning.
- Utilize student achievement data to address strengths and weaknesses of students and guide instructional decisions.
- Continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn as a professional.
- Supervise student activities, which may include:
- o Bus duty – assist with walking students to the busses at the end of the day
- o Breakfast and/or lunch duty – assist with monitoring based on a rotational schedule
- Other related duties as assigned
Accountabilities
- Adhere to MN Teachers Code of Conduct
- Supports school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
- Participates in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; a culture that is positive, open to the views of others, and uses social skills to resolve conflicts.
- Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
- Responds appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs.
- Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Current MN teaching license in elementary education for grades K-6.
- BA or MA Teaching Licensure and/or related BA or MA Education Degree or equivalent of experience may be considered.
- 3+ years of teaching experience
- Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
- Knowledge of instructional technologies.
- Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and student learning.
- Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
- Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student needs and abilities.
- Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
- Ability to adapt Instructional routines, activities, and scaffolding to diverse student populations
- Ability to implement classroom activities that foster problem solving and critical thinking
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school goals and objectives.
- Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
- Ability to continuously strive and set goals for personal professional growth and development.
- Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
- Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations.
- Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with children of diverse ethnic backgrounds in an urban school setting
Hmong College Prep Academy stands out as a high quality school for both teachers and students, demonstrated in many ways:
- Low 20:1 teacher/student ratio
- Strong technology focus with 1:1 Android tablets for students
- Standard student uniform policy
- Robust professional development and mentoring program for teachers
- Recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as a Celebration School
- Academic and extracurricular activities/teams such as Mock Trial, Band, Choir, Soccer and Volleyball
- World Culture Day
- College preparation programs and activities, such as a Big 10 Tour and college and career fairs
- We provide competitive pay and benefits, including:
- An employee benefit package that includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, long term disability, and a Flexible Spending Account
- Matching funds for TRA and PERA retirement plans
- Sign-on stipend prorated based on start date! *Please see HR for further information
For details on the benefits program go to: https://www.hcpak12.org/Page/136
To apply or check out other opportunities, go to https://www.hcpak12.org/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.