Summary of PositionPosition Summary: United Charter High Schools (UCHS) provide all students, regardless of their previous academic history, the highest quality education in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility and rigor. We ensure that our students have the skills and knowledge to graduate ready for college, pursue a career, and engage with the 21st century economy. We develop learning experiences that allow risk-taking, cultivate students' imaginative and creative abilities, and celebrate achievement.
Essential Job Functions: All United Charter teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop content knowledge and skills through collaborative classroom work, reading, writing, discussion, and authentic exploration/experimentation. Our vision is that all learners have equal access to educational opportunities where barriers to learning are reduced and learner diversity is recognized, supported, and embraced. Teachers at United Charter schools will:
- Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum
- Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
- Build students' academic and socio-emotional skills
- Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
- Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school
ELA Teachers at United Charter schools will:
- Using art as the basis, demonstrate the ability to model, deliver, and craft rich student-centered learning experiences.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with other content teams to co-create and implement strategies for weaving Art experiences into multi-disciplinary curricula
- Be committed to using Art as a tool for students to explore their culture i.e. culturally relevant pedagogical practices and experiences in the classroom and in school activities
- Approach learning via growth mindset
- Be reflective, seek feedback, learn from those around them, and effectively apply feedback
Secondary Job Functions:- Support with school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies
- Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position
- Support with testing, proctoring and scoring as needed.
Required Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master's degree is preferred
- A valid New York State Certification (in content area)
- There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our Charter High Schools
- To learn more about NYS Certifications, visit: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do
- Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
- Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
- Experience working with educational technology
Salary- $68,397 $127,000 (salary scale based on certification and years of teaching)Compensation and Benefits:Health, dental, and vision insurance
FSA/HSA
8% Employer 403(b) contribution
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization
This job description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements but represents the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties at any time and as required. All changes must be reasonable and within the functions of the role.
Salary Information
While the majority of new hires' starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible.
