ELA Master Teacher

GEO ACADEMIES LOUISIANA•Baker, LA

96d

About The Position

GEO Prep Baker is part of a network of high-quality public charter schools delivering the GEO Academies model developed by the GEO Foundation. GEO Prep Baker and its partner schools serve students in Louisiana, including students in grades K–8 at GEO Prep Mid-City. The schools use a curriculum and teaching methods based on Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion, and blended learning, and participate in the TAP program. The ELA Master Teacher is a 10-month position reporting to the Principal and Administrative Team. The role provides instructional leadership and teacher development, supports implementation of the GEO Prep Academy instructional model and rotational blended learning, and works with teachers and administrators to improve student achievement. The teacher may teach up to three class periods of a core subject.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in a relevant academic discipline.
Valid Louisiana Teaching License in Elementary or Secondary Education.
At least five years of successful teaching, as measured by performance evaluations.
For teachers in TAP schools, exemplary evaluation scores on TAP Rubrics.
Excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth.
Student data demonstrating the ability to increase student achievement through specific instructional interventions.
Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement.
Demonstrated volunteer or community service.
At least two of the following: TAP experience, Core Knowledge experience, or blended learning experience.
At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment.

Responsibilities

Teach up to three class periods of a core subject, as needed.
Use communication to build commitment to organizational goals and a sense of urgency in achieving them.
Facilitate group processes, including consensus building and conflict resolution.
Maintain high expectations for students and staff and model school culture through a regular presence in classrooms.
Lead implementation of the GEO Prep Academy instructional model and provide ongoing training and development in the rotational blended learning model.
Develop an exemplary instructional and academic improvement plan.
Analyze assignments, standardized assessments, and other data to develop targeted interventions for student success.
Lead weekly data team meetings with teachers and instructional support staff.
Review lesson plans and provide weekly feedback.
Identify research-based strategies to address needs identified through analysis of student and teacher performance data, and provide modeling and follow-up to support implementation.
Lead the teacher support and development system, including weekly professional learning and data team meetings.
Articulate benchmark and end-of-year performance goals for each course; help teachers develop individual goals and action steps; monitor progress and provide training, resources, and support.
Conduct classroom evaluations and conferences, including extended classroom visits and weekly walkthroughs.
Communicate teacher performance to the principal, identify teachers needing coaching, and assist with individual growth plans for teachers with poor performance ratings or student growth results.
Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators.
Attend all required staff meetings.
Participate in staff development opportunities.
Perform other duties when requested by the supervisor.