26/27 Flex Teacher

About the role

The Opportunity: PLA teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Flex Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you are responsible for working with each teacher of record to ensure that all scholars master both the academic and social skills necessary to succeed. You will assist in setting ambitious goals for student achievement and hold our scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals. As a PLA flex teacher, you will be expected to become the teacher of record if a teacher vacancy becomes available.

Responsibilities

• 100% of scholars meet their projected growth goals for both ELA and Math
• 85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys
• 90% of scholars persist through the academic year
• 95% average daily scholar attendance
• 1.5 years of growth for each scholar not performing on grade level

Qualifications

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements, if applicable
• Valid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing program

Skills

• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction

Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with the market
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring
• Being part of professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities