Chemistry Teacher

GEO Next Generation High School•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

GEO Next Generation High School is a tuition-free, public charter school managed by the GEO Foundation, delivering a high-quality K-12 learning experience to parents and students in the Baton Rouge community. The school 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. Through a partnership with the local community college, students can take dual credit courses to earn college credit at no cost. The curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion, and a blended learning model. This is a TAP school.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area
Demonstrates strong writing skills
Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
Demonstrated volunteer or community service

Nice To Haves

Valid Teaching License for Grades 9-12 preferred
TAP Experience
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, 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, after-school and early college student support duties
Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal