High School Biology Teacher

ReNEW Schools; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

High School Biology Teacher position for the 2026-27 year at GEO Academies in Gary, IN. This full-time 10-month role involves planning blended learning, delivering standards-based biology instruction, and collaborating with staff to support student achievement.

Responsibilities include data-driven instruction, parent communication, and coordinating with special education staff to serve diverse learners. Requires a valid Indiana license for grades 9-12 and a strong written and technical skill set.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher or at least 24 credit hours in content area.
• Valid Indiana Teaching License for Grades 9-12.
• Demonstrates strong writing skills.
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement.
• Demonstrated volunteer or community service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment with instruction based on state standards.
• Participate in TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction.
• Create an inviting, innovative learning environment that develops critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and assessments.
• Communicate regularly with parents and track student progress with data.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Strong technical skills

Volunteer or community service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher or 24 credit hours in content area

Job description

High School Biology Teacher 2026-27

Gary, IN

Description

GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade.GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families.

About Us

21st Century Charter School at Gary is a part of a network of high-quality public charter schools that deliver the innovative GEO Academies model developed by the GEO Foundation. It joins Gary Middle College and GEO Next Generation High School Indianapolis in delivering a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Indiana. 21st Century Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary school to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with local colleges and universities, our students will be able to take dual credit courses on the college campus to earn college and career credits 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

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal

This is a full time 10-month position.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

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 the area of Science 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

Requirements

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher or at least 24 credit hours in content area
• Valid Indiana Teaching License for Grades 9-12
• Demonstrates strong writing skills
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
• Demonstrated volunteer or community service