Elementary School Teacher School Year 26-27

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students.
• Show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with best practices and the needs of the students.
• Strive to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Achieve student learning through observations, authentic performance, and formal methods, providing frequent feedback.
• Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify the learning strengths and needs of every student regularly.
• Create and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides, teaching fellows, and co-teachers, coaching and supporting their growth.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessments, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for the individual needs of the students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with the Students Support Coordinator to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Absorb and improve professional competence by participating in all professional development opportunities.
• Maintain and improve professional competence by actively participating in team meetings and serving on staff committees.
• Participate in community outreach opportunities.

Qualifications

• Possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community through the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Believe that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status.
• Be able to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Be team-oriented and display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization.
• Be receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively keeping the common goal of every student in mind.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Successfully pass a background check.
• Have Mississippi teaching certification for the level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable.
• Have strong computer skills, including Google Suite.
• Have experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students.
• Have demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community.
• Have experience managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes.
• Have proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD