Physical Science Teacher at GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Blended Learning, Data-Driven Instruction, Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Student Assessment, Technology Integration, Critical Thinking Development, Parent Communication, Special Education Support, Secondary Biology Instruction

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description GEO Next Generation High School is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. It joins GEO Prep Academy and GEO Prep Mid-City, delivering a high-quality K-12 learning experience to parents and students in the Baton Rouge community. GEO Next Generation High School is a tuition-free, public charter school that began with 9th grade and added a grade each year over the subsequent three years. Our teachers cultivate critical thinking skills students need to understand how the world works around them. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with the local community college, our students will be able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn college credit at no cost to the student. Our curriculum and our teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion and blended learning model. We are a TAP school! REPORTS TO/TERM: Principal and Administrative Team This is a part time 10-month position. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: A Secondary Science Teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in Secondary Biology based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction Create an inviting, innovative, and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all required staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all school policies Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, after-school and early college student support duties Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Requirements A bachelor’s degree or higher or at least 24 credit hours in content area Valid Teaching License for Grades 9-12 preferred Demonstrates strong writing skills Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least one (or more) of the following: National Board Certification TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification) Core Knowledge Experience Experience with Blended Learning At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a blended learning environment for Secondary Biology based on state standards and TAP requirements. Manage classroom behavior and track student progress through data-driven instruction and regular communication with parents.