Middle School ELA Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Middle School ELA Teacher as a leave replacement through January 2027, with potential for full-time conversion.

Under the Principal's supervision, you will plan, instruct, and assess middle school students while collaborating with colleagues across content areas. The role requires a Bachelor's in Education or English, NYS certification preferred, and at least 2 years of middle school teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide instruction to middle school students as a leave replacement.
• Collaborate with department peers to align lessons with standards and Regents exams where applicable.
• Differentiate instruction with specialists to meet diverse learner needs.
• Use varied assessment methods to monitor progress and inform instruction.
• Maintain student progress records and provide timely feedback.

Connaissances

ELA instruction

Differentiated instruction

Technology integration

Collaborative teaching

Standards-based assessment

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Education/English

NYS teaching certification preferred

Outils

PowerSchool

Google Classroom

Description du poste

Middle School ELA Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Bronx, New York

Classification

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Overview

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is an experienced ELA teacher to provide instruction to our middle school students as a leave replacement between now and the end of January 2027. There is a chance this could turn into a full-time position. Under the general supervision of the Principal, ELA teachers work collaboratively with other teachers within their department and across other content areas.

Responsibilities

Content Knowledge and Planning

• Exhibit an understanding of and skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught
• Demonstrate an ability to make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student
• Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities
• Develop unit and lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential aligned to standards and regents exams, when appropriate
• Plan with appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

Instructional Strategies

• Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences
• Effectively use various instructional strategies (e.g., modeling, cooperative learning, collaboration, and reading and writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all students
• Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning
• Monitor students’ understanding of the lesson and adjusts teaching when appropriate
• Maximize student learning by providing opportunities for all learners to participate actively and successfully
• Explain content and demonstrates skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students
• Hold each learner individually responsible for learning

Assessment

• Use results of a variety of assessments to monitor and modify instruction as needed
• Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance
• Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment
• Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions
• Continuously monitor students’ progress before, during, and after instruction, and provides meaningful feedback
• Demonstrate competence in the use of acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices in recording and reporting student achievement

Student Communication and Rapport

• Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication
• Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures for the lesson to the students
• Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect and active listening
• Model concern for students’ emotional and physical well being
• Seek and maintains positive interactions with students in all school settings
• Seek information about student interests and opinions

Classroom Management

• Enforce the school’s student behavior policies while investing students in the classroom community
• Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents
• Actively monitor student behavior and provides feedback in a constructive manner to students and parents
• Create a physical setting and establishes routines that promote learning and minimize disruption
• Structure transitions in an efficient and constructive manner
• Manage emergency situations, as they occur, in school settings

Professional Demeanor and Development

• Work cooperatively with a co-teacher and all colleagues for the benefit of students
• Maintain a professional appearance following the school’s dress code policy
• Interact with colleagues and students in an ethical and professional manner
• Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.
• Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems, and maintain confidentiality
• Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner
• Participate in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, course work and committees or membership in professional organizations
• Explore and apply knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction and related issues
• Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seek improvement of skills and professional performance
• Be self-reflective to improve upon your practice on a regular basis

School Community and Culture

• Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems in a timely manner
• Respond promptly to parental concerns and encourage parental involvement within the school
• Interact with parents and the community by providing useful information regarding the school
• Work cooperatively with community members in carrying our school and community sponsored functions
• Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, sharing teaching insights and coordinating student learning
• Support school goals and initiatives and complete other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range achievement levels
• demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills
• Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting
• Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems) or online learning platforms (PowerSchool, Google Classroom, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in Education or English preferred
• NYS certification preferred
• At least 2 years prior teaching experience in middle or high school preferred
• Demonstrated success working in non-traditional and/or urban school settings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with educational technology

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time 10-month position. The regular hours and workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:55 am to 3:55 pm in addition to any special events to which all staff are expected to attend.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $105,000 annually (Based on Experience)

Travel

Minimum to no travel required

EEO Statement

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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