Description

School Year 21/22

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability that is student-centered and aligned with the school's academic goals and specified objectives.

• Provide instruction, direction and leadership within the classroom by displaying an effective working knowledge of the subject matter and by demonstrating best practices relating to teaching/instructional techniques.

• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.

• Maintain progress monitoring reports, attendance and behavioral records, academic grades, and other student records as required by state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures.

• Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based upon the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals.

• Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on position.

• Facilitate Math Interventions as necessary.

• Perform all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures to ensure student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.

Requirements

Job Requirements and Prerequisites:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university is required.

• Appropriate Teacher's certification in Math 6-12.

• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory
• Knowledge, skills and ability to analyze and use data to drive program improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Previous experience and/or the ability to work with overage and at-risk youth is preferred.

Summary

Job Purpose:

The Math Teacher position is responsible for coaching, motivating and instructing high school students within the company model and with attention given to each student's Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). All for-credit courses are aligned to state standards and are delivered in such a way to engage student learning, and accelerate the accumulation of credits through a mastery-based educational model. In many respects, the teacher acts more like a coach and mentor in this environment and is specifically focused on ensuring the success of his/her students.

We are a network of 21 high schools with locations in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia. Our schools are designed for students aged 16-21 who have dropped out of high school, who are at high risk of dropping out or who simply need a different kind of learning environment. We believe that education cannot be "one size fits all" and many students just need something different than a traditional high school setting offers. Our schools are small, teacher-led, technology-enhanced learning environments that offer flexible scheduling, a self-paced mastery-based instructional model, intensive on-site wraparound social services, and individualized career and college planning support.

In addition to our traditional curriculum offerings, all of our Finish School locations offer ELL (English Language Learners) instruction for students with limited English proficiency. Our ELL program can be instructed in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and 23 other languages, and is taught by bi-lingual, specialized teachers trained to help first time English learners.

Our schools provide students the opportunity to get back on track in their learning by building basic skills and meeting requirements for graduation. Looking beyond graduation, we provide extensive career and college readiness support to prepare students with the skills and planning for life after high school.