Job Title
Syracuse Urban Fellowship Teacher (2018-2019)

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District Name
Syracuse City School District

Posted on
Jan 18, 2018

Expiry Date
Until Filled

Job Description

Please note that this posting is for anticipated openings for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. Locations will vary depending on availability. We expect to begin the screening process in February 2018.




About Our District

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged Superintendent Jaime Alicea with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 21,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 80% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 19% are served by the Office of Special Education and 77% are students of color.

About This Program

The Syracuse City School District is looking to ensure that our faculty better represents the diversity of our student body. We are looking for graduates with a background in and commitment to urban education in the following teaching areas:

• Mathematics
• Science
• English as a New Language (ENL)
• Library Media
• Special Education
• Technology
• Elementary
• Other areas considered

In exchange for a 5-year commitment to teach in the Syracuse City School District, you will receive:

• Full tuition toward a Master's Degree in Education at Syracuse University
• Starting salary of $47,500
• Additional pay for experience
• Opportunity to earn additional $5,651 by working in extended learning time school
• Assistance with New York State Teacher Certification Process
• Includes stipend to assist with expense for certification

Specific Duties

Reporting to the principal, the teacher ensures that all their students achieve ambitious academic outcomes. The teacher must effectively:

• Plan data-driven, standards-aligned and differentiated units, lessons and activities;
• Deliver clear, accurate and rigorous lessons with a range of instructional and formative assessment techniques;
• Establish and maintain a supportive, productive and positive learning environment with strong classroom management practices; and
• Monitor and communicate about student progress while engaging in continuous reflection, adjustment and professional development.
• The teacher will perform additional related duties as required.

For further details on our expectations for classroom educators, explore the Danielson Framework for Teaching (2011).

Urban Fellowship Program Requirements

• Must reside in the city of Syracuse (A generous moving allowance of $1,500 and non-financial housing support is included)
• Must be prepared to teach for a minimum of 5 years in the Syracuse City School District
• You will be expected to teach in September 2018, therefore you must already have completed a teacher preparation program prior to September 2018.

Syracuse University Graduate Program Requirements

• 3.0 Undergraduate GPA
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Personal statement regarding career aspirations
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts

Additional Qualifications

• Training and or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred)
• Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire.
• All candidates must possess New York State teacher certification in their subject area, or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor's degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity .
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

Salary/Salary Range

• The starting salary for 2017-2018 SCSD Teachers is $48,500. With proof of outside related experience and college transcripts, the salary will be increased pursuant to the Unit 1 contractual agreement.
• Teachers who are assigned to work at schools with extended learning time will receive an additional stipend up to $5,651.
• Teachers will have opportunities to teach in our Summer School Programs, receiving an hourly rate of $41.40.
• Teachers with experience and a deep background in Urban Education may qualify for the District's Urban Fellowship Program. Click HERE to view the informational brochure for the program.