College and Career Readiness Teacher

Innovation Charter High School•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Innovation Charter School nurtures and develops students to be academically successful, socially mature, emotionally healthy, and equipped to lead self-directed and fulfilling lives. The College and Career Readiness Teacher plans, instructs, and assesses students in the rigorous college and career readiness academic program. They construct rigorous learning experiences designed to develop academic and employable skills. The College and Career Readiness Teacher provides instruction for up to 5 classes a day under the direction of the Director of CCR & CTE to prepare all students for post-secondary high school success.

Requirements

New York State Teaching Certification in English Language Arts 7-12 is strongly preferred.
Two to three years of classroom experience with at-risk youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

Cultivate school core values in the student body by creating safe, supportive learning environments that encourage student collaboration, risk-taking, and advocacy.
Ensure that all students meet college and career learning curriculum standards by incorporating research-based methods for rigorous direct instruction, project-based and experiential learning.
Create differentiated instructional plans using Universal Design in Learning and backward planning methodologies to engage all students through lessons aligned to college and career readiness standards.
Use data from NWEA MAP testing, Regents exams, college entrance exams, Internal Interim Assessments, and formative assessments to adjust the instructional plan and meet the needs of students.
Participate in all College and Career Readiness events and committees, including college campus tours, annual student service projects, college application process, Career Exploration, and college entrance exam preparation.
Complete professional development goals by taking an active part in professional learning opportunities both onsite and at external venues.
Additional duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.