Biology Teacher

INSPIRENOLA CHARTER SCHOOLS•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

InspireNOLA Charter Schools is seeking a passionate, talented, and dedicated Biology Teacher committed to students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and to ongoing professional development. The teacher designs and delivers rigorous, engaging instruction, supports student academic and behavioral success, and works collaboratively with the school team, families, and community members. InspireNOLA operates seven public charter schools and serves more than 5,500 students in New Orleans. The position is located at Eleanor McMain in New Orleans, Louisiana. Compensation is competitive and depends on prior experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as TRSL employer retirement contributions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Belief in the mission and values of InspireNOLA.
Proven success in raising achievement levels of historically underserved students.
Expertise in a content area and strong classroom management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with the school team, families, and community members.
Desire to continuously improve instructional practices and willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of teaching experience.
Louisiana Teacher Certification or certification in progress.
Spanish language proficiency.

Responsibilities

Design and implement rigorous units and engaging lesson plans that incorporate all components of the InspireNOLA instructional model.
Create a structured, achievement-oriented learning environment and develop positive rapport with students.
Use student data to guide instruction, reteaching, and classroom interventions.
Model InspireNOLA’s core values in interactions with students and families and support students’ academic and behavioral success.
Proactively manage student behavioral issues and follow school policies for infractions and incentives.
Participate in structured and informal learning and development opportunities, including seeking and accepting continual feedback from staff and administration.
Consistently participate in school-based professional development, including cluster and data review meetings, and other opportunities offered by the InspireNOLA Support Team office.
Perform other additional duties as specified.