Middle-HS Elective Teacher (Theatre) 26/27 School Yr

About Us

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. We provide an academically rigorous education, equipping students with real-world readiness for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to student success from every background, CSUSA closes achievement and opportunity gaps, embodying our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Purpose of the Role

Join a team dedicated to the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you are passionate about inspiring and motivating young learners and prioritize students in education, CSUSA is the place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that ensures every student has the opportunity for success.

As a Middle/High School Elective Teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth. You will develop lesson plans aligned with established guidelines, build effective rapport with students, staff, and parents, and motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge that provide a strong educational foundation tailored to each student's ability.

Responsibilities

Impact on Education

• Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities.
• Review student records to understand each student's abilities and needs.
• Maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Demonstrate a variety of student learning modalities in each lesson.
• Frequently utilize diagnostic assessments of student learning.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses, provide appropriate activities, and generate progress reports.
• Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
• Assign lessons, correct student work, and review oral presentations.
• Coordinate class field trips.
• Prepare students for state-required achievement assessments.

Classroom Environment

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Ensure the classroom is clean, safe, and includes student-generated work on display as appropriate.
• Implement all relevant policies governing student conduct.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom and playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines.
• Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner.

Instructional Planning

• Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
• Plan individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and student needs.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show evidence of preparation upon request.
• Participate in curriculum planning with other staff members during designated meetings.
• Incorporate diagnostic information from students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) into planning.
• Take necessary precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed for the instructional program.

School and Community Relations

• Establish cooperative relations and communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
• Cooperate with administration and other staff members.
• Maintain confidentiality about students.
• Attend parent communication activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Commitment to company values.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports company values in academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize wisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, professionalism, and helpfulness.
• Strong communication skills: oral (including presentations), written, negotiating, and influencing.
• Ability to consistently attend work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Strong student orientation; proactive and takes initiative.
• Creative thinker who drives projects to completion and insists on the highest level of quality.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment includes usual school conditions. The environment may be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• No significant physical exertion is required.
• Travel within or outside of the state may be required.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.