High School Character Development (Ingenium) Teacher (Immediate Placement)

Amplus Academy; Las Vegas (NV); Presencial; USD 51 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employer Paid PERSS

Resumo da oferta

Amplus Academy in Las Vegas seeks a Secondary Ingenium/Character Development Teacher to implement curriculum aligned with Nevada standards. You will foster a positive classroom climate and support students' social and emotional health while adhering to professional standards.

The role involves planning engaging lessons, assessing progress, communicating with parents, and collaborating with counselors to guide post-secondary plans. Nevada teaching licensure is required.

Qualificações

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and current Nevada teaching license.
• Experience planning engaging, age-appropriate lessons aligned to state standards.
• Ability to support social and emotional health and collaborate with counselors.

Responsabilidades

• Plans and develops engaging, age-appropriate courses adhering to state and federal guidelines.
• Delivers lessons using varied teaching techniques to accommodate learning styles.
• Collaborates with guidance counselors to support post-secondary plans for students.
• Administers standardized tests and communicates progress to parents and staff.

Conhecimentos

Pedagogy best practices

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology in classroom

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education

Current Nevada teaching license

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Classroom

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Secondary Ingenium/ Character Development Teacher Job Description(2026- 2027 School Year)Job Summary:Under the direct supervision of the Secondary Assistant Principal, the Secondary Ingenium/ Character Development Teacher will implement daily student instruction based on an educational curriculum designed to meet State of Nevada as well as federal standards for students at Amplus Academy. The teacher will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning. This position would be well suited for a classroom teacher that is interested in school counseling or supporting student’s social and emotional health.The teacher will be expected to adhere to Amplus Academy’s professional standards as well as Nevada Department of Education licensure standards. Amplus Academy is a classical education charter school located in the southwest area of Las Vegas. Amplus Academy has two campuses serving Kindergarten- 12th grade students.Terms of Employment: 179 work days per Contract of EmploymentSalary: The compensation for this position is in alignment with the Amplus Governing Board approved Salary Schedule; Salary Schedule based on years experience and degree held. Compensation for all positions are determined by the Governing Board and Administration of Amplus Academy. Consideration is given for experience and specialized skills in determining salary.Salary Range: $50,840- $80,000 with 100% Employer Paid PERSSupervisory Responsibilities:Supervises the behavior of students in the classroom, on school grounds (including hallways and lunch rooms) and on educational tripsDuties/Responsibilities:Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and school, state and federal curriculum guidelinesDesigns and delivers individual lesson plans using a variety of teaching techniques and appealing to various learning stylesEnsures the opportunity for students to learn in a positive, supportive environmentDevelops a classroom climate that promotes positive learningPrepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performanceAnalyzes student progress and provides appropriate instructionDiscusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students and parents as they ariseMonitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for graduation, vocational school, or college, as appropriateCollaborates with guidance counselors to help students develop post-secondary plans including college or vocational schoolAdministers standardized tests in accordance with school and state laws and policiesCommunicates progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principalBuilds and maintains positive relationships with parentsEnforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitorsMaintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary recordsMonitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staffParticipates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminarsMaintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in secondary educationPerforms other related duties as assignedRequired Skills/Abilities:Thorough understanding of the pedagogy and best practices of educationDesire to teach Secondary (7th- 12th grade) school-aged children and ability to adapt to their developmental statusThe ability to design lessons that teach in an engaging manner and guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goalsStrong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroomExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situationsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailCreative analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Classroom or related softwareEducation and Experience:Bachelors degree in Secondary Education, subject area or other related fieldCurrent Nevada teaching license requiredOut of state teaching license with ability to transfer to Nevada prior to start of school year accepted in lieu of current Nevada teaching licensePrior teaching experience (2 years+) preferredSpecialized training in teaching junior high and high school-aged children is preferredPhysical Requirements:The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential job duties.Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distance objects with clarity, identify and distinguish objects, and be visually observant of classroom behavior and learning activities.Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet and be cognizant of verbal altercations in the classroom.Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; ability to occasionally restrain or move up to 50-100 pounds if required to intervene during student safety issues.This type of work requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, or reaching for extended periods of time.This type of work requires occasional or frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling during crisis scenarios such as hard lockdowns, earthquake drills, etc.Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area.Ability to operate, activate and use a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.Employees in this classification may be subject to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, high noise levels, and various work related hazards such as bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.Disclaimers:Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:Amplus Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Amplus Academy does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disabilities, marital status, pregnancy status, veterans status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 Accommodations:Individuals with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations in order to apply or maintain employment, should contact Amplus Academys Department of Human Resources at 702-970-6800.