Middle/High English Teacher (SY 22-23)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $40,000-$55,000

SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Founded by seven community members in 2014, Jefferson RISE Charter School serves approximately 800 students in grades 6-12.

Located in Woodmere (Harvey, Louisiana), we educate a diverse group of students from the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, with a student body that is 52% Black / African American, 30% White, 16% Hispanic, and 2% Asian and where 92% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged.

We believe in educating the whole child, supporting both an academic foundation as well as building students’ social-emotional skills and readiness for long-term college and career success. Our model includes :

• High-Quality Academic Program : With a longer school day and school year, tutoring, intervention, one-to-one Chromebook devices, and a rigorous Tier I curriculum, our academics prepare students for their futures.
• Social-Emotional Learning : We focus on developing the whole child through our RISE School Values : Respect, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Excellence.
• Student Life and Career Readiness : Beyond our core academic program, we provide electives, clubs, athletics, and other opportunities to support students in developing their expertise and passions outside of the classroom.

Since our founding, we have achieved remarkable results with our students. In the 2018-2019 school year (the latest year with full data available), our 8th graders outperformed both district and state achievement levels in all subject areas, and our high school earned an A growth grade from the Louisiana Department of Education.

We have also found that students who spend more time at our school are significantly more likely to score proficient or advanced on end-of-year exams.

Since that time, we have been working to support our students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; while we have seen a decline in scores mirroring schools across the country we are committed to providing additional support and innovating to help our students achieve at high levels after the pandemic.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Teachers are entrusted with advancing the mission of Jefferson RISE. Reporting to departmental coordinators, teachers are responsible for the development and execution of a standards-aligned, Tier I curriculum, continuous improvement of their instructional practices based on feedback and support, and collaboration on areas of instructional and / or curricular need at the school.

Teachers are held accountable by the team for high performance and growth, student achievement, and quality of instructional practice.

As a charter school, Jefferson RISE sets its own academic calendar and daily / weekly schedule based on the needs of its students.

Teachers generally work from mid-July (beginning with professional development before students arrive) through late May.

Staff hours are generally from 6 : 45-7am to 3 : 15-3 : 30pm (with slight variations each year depending on the design of the schedule).

Teachers expected to stay after school one day a week for an additional hour for tutoring or other afterschool activities.

Weekly professional learning opportunities are provided to all staff.

In addition to teaching a regular class schedule, teachers are also expected to support student needs by :

• Working with individual or small groups of students as needed during and / or after the formal school day
• Supporting school operations, including lunch duty and / or homeroom duty, as needed
• Inputting grades and attendance daily
• Communicating with families on a weekly basis
• Submitting annotated lesson plans aligned to Tier I curriculum a week in advance
• Attending a weekly one-on-one meeting with their supervisor to discuss performance, student needs, school needs, and other items that may arise
• Attending a weekly professional learning community (PLC) meeting to develop knowledge of Tier I curriculum and analyze student work and performance to adjust instruction

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Utilize curriculum resources to create standards-aligned scope and sequence, annual plan, unit plans, and lesson plans;

develop interim, midterm, and final assessments as needed

• Develop and implement ambitious, standards-aligned lesson plans with an end goal of student performance at or above grade level expectations
• Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in whole-class, small-group, and individual settings
• Provide academic support and tutoring to small groups or individual students as needed / scheduled, including after-school tutoring
• Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices, using the school’s teacher performance rubric as a guide
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance

Administrative

• Analyze student achievement data in collaboration with team members
• Implement data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery
• Enter in student performance data in a timely manner
• Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines

School and Community Culture

• Embody and teach the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the school
• Design and implement programs that promote positive student behavior, and that motivate students to exhibit the leadership values of the school
• Build classroom community by investing families in students’ academic success and development of strong character and leadership traits

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Certification :

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Degree in content area (preferred)
• Content area certification (preferred)

Experience and Skills :

• Technological proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as other web-based applications
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Proven track record of student achievement and / or growth

Culture and Fit :

• Commitment to the mission and organizational success of Jefferson RISE
• Ambition and desire to grow as a leader
• Openness to feedback and a willingness to take personal responsibility for the affairs of the school
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Personal and professional integrity
• Team player (flexible, willing to jump in)

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $40,000-$55,000 per year. RISE employees are paid twice a month on the 15th and last day of each month.

Jefferson RISE pays the following employee-only benefit costs for all full-time employees : coverage 85% of medical premiums and 100% of dental, vision, short and long term disability premiums.

The Employee covers the remaining costs, including 15% employee medical and all spouse / dependent costs. RISE provides a 401(k) retirement plan to all W-2 employees, including a match of up to 100% of contributions on the first 3% deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%.

There is no vesting period. Jefferson RISE reserves the right to offer different or additional benefits to the Employee at any time.