ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Middle School ELA /Social Studies Teachers at our West Park Academy in Cleveland, OH dedicated to providing a superior education for all students in our upcoming 2022-2023 school year! We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) across the United States. We manage a network of over 50 charter schools within Ohio and surrounding states. At West Park Academy-Home of the Tigers-is a tuition-free, public charter elementary and middle school located in Cleveland, Ohio. A member of the ACCEL Schools network of high achieving charter schools, the safe and secure campus provides a well-rounded academic program that incorporates PE, Art, and Character Education into core instruction. The close-knit learning community embraces core values: Community, Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence, and promotes achievement without losing sight of student well-being. Highlights of the school year include holiday concerts, Father's Walk, graduation week, end-of-year field day, and the 8th grade capstone field trip. Extracurricular activities include Honor Society, R.O.A.D. Dance League, and Middle School Basketball. Accredited by Cognia™, West Park Academy participates in ongoing, third-party review, evaluating how best to meet the needs of all students.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
• Work directly with all middle school staff members
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom
• Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
• Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
• Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Active and current state teaching license in English Language Arts
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working within an urban environment

Benefits:

• Salary based on previous experience and education
• Benefit packages including medical, dental and vision - effective the first of the month following date of hire
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Eligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contribution
• Company paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Additional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance Program
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Bonuses and stipend opportunities
• Annual compensation adjustments
• Employee development and leadership opportunities

ACCEL Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer - it is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.

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