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- Leveraging robust research-based curricula, resources, and strategies to enhance instruction.
- Using a variety of data collection measures to drive instruction and intervention.
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- Fostering classroom culture that facilitates intrinsic drive for learning and personal growth among students.
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- Reflecting on teaching practices and seeking appropriate help and support from the leadership team.
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- Proactively communicate with family and/or guardians.
- Involve community stakeholders in learning experiences for students, when appropriate.
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- Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
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Science Teacher - Atlanta, United States - Purpose Built Schools Atlanta
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionWho is Purpose Built Schools Atlanta?
Purpose Built Schools, in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools (APS), operates three neighborhood schools in south Atlanta: Slater Elementary School, Price Middle School and Carver STEAM Academy (high school). Purpose Built Schools works to deliver outstanding results for students and the surrounding communities through high-quality instruction, intentional enrichment opportunities and a strategic approach to serving families' needs beyond the school walls. By combining the best of traditional public schools with the best of charter schools, Purpose Built Schools offers a proven program designed to put all students on a trajectory for success through college and in their careers.
What makes us different?
STRUCTURE
Our students attend an extended school day to accommodate extended learning and enrichment opportunities – so students can see themselves succeed in multiple ways. Our teachers have time to collaborate, plan and learn.
INSTRUCTION
Our project-based learning instructional method emphasizes problem-solving and real-world application. This empowers teachers to guide students to become creative critical thinkers, collaborative leaders and skilled communicators so that they can succeed in the 21st century.
SUPPORT
Our schools are the center of community life. We have counselors, therapists, family engagement teams, and even lawyers to help care for our students. We offer competitive salaries within a supportive environment designed to lift up our students, our families and our teachers.
Our Purpose Built Schools Team
OUR TEACHERS ARE LEADERS
Unlike many public schools, we have a robust and comprehensive professional development program, and are committed to building a leadership pipeline from within, supporting and cultivating our future school leadership team.
OUR TEACHERS ARE INNOVATORS
Purpose Built Schools teachers are encouraged to identify opportunities to meet the needs of students and our community, and they have access to resources to try their ideas.
OUR TEACHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Purpose Built Schools teachers have a fierce belief in their students, a relentless commitment to working hard, and the tenacity to do hard work.
What would my role be?
Teachers are responsible for providing research-based instruction aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards and Georgia Standards of Excellence. The teacher will integrate a variety of research-based resources and strategies to support instruction. Per the vision of the school, teachers will focus on literacy and math as critical foundations, and create interdisciplinary learning opportunities (e.g., integration of content from STEAM disciplines) while fostering 21st century skills in students.
The teacher works as a team member both within the classroom, across the grade level team, and vertically with other grade levels. Teams of teachers will have the opportunity to plan together, attend professional development together, and perfect their craft as educators.
Teachers will administer a variety of assessments to monitor student progress (e.g., authentic, curriculum-based, criterion-referenced, norm-referenced), maintain open lines of communication with parents and/or guardians, and plan instruction. They will integrate technology into their teaching, as appropriate.
What would my responsibilities be?
1. Effective Classroom Instruction
2. Personal and Professional Growth
3. Collaborative and Team Oriented
4. Serving the Whole Child
Qualifications
Physical Abilities and Working Conditions
The physical abilities and other conditions of continued employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of physical abilities and other conditions of continued employment which may be required of positions in this class. Purpose Built Schools Atlanta encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.