High School History Teacher

EQA Schools•New Orleans, LA

2d•$45,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) serves students who have dropped out, been expelled from, or have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional settings and are looking for an accelerated path to graduation. EQA has three high school campuses: The NET: Central City (opened 2011), The NET: Gentilly (opened 2017), and New Orleans Accelerated High School (NOAH) (opened 2020). Students at these high schools earn a diploma and participate in internships, career counseling, and training in fields like construction, medical, and digital media. EQA also operates The Bridge Middle School, a therapeutic program for struggling 7th and 8th graders. The overarching goal is to equip students with the skills, confidence, and experience needed for their chosen career and education paths. EQA believes teachers thrive when their students do, offering teachers autonomy to make decisions best suited for their students. Teachers at EQA often become agents of change, working collaboratively within a close-knit team to support students and help them reach their greatest potential.

Requirements

3+ years teaching at-risk students with a demonstrated record of raising student achievement.
A BA or BS required.
Degree in and/or extensive knowledge of content area.
Specialized interest and skills in working with students with learning and emotional difficulties.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills.
Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem-solving and constantly improving.
Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team.
Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth.
All uncertified teachers must be authorized to teach under Louisiana State Law.
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
In compliance with state law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in a Louisiana public school via the appropriate background checks.

Nice To Haves

Louisiana Teacher Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach a combination of two courses, typically US History and Civics.
Develop and instruct other courses, potentially in a project-based or cross-disciplinary format with a co-teacher.
Develop and use Tier 1 curriculum and assessments.
Study and supplement selected curriculum to meet student needs, or develop scope and sequences aligned with LA State Standards, LEAP2025 exams, and Act 833 portfolios if no curriculum is selected.
Develop and execute aligned Weekly and Daily lesson plans.
Develop and execute aligned Labs, Projects, and other hands-on learning experiences.
Plan and implement engaging, rigorous, and differentiated instruction.
Implement instructional best practices for students with academic skill gaps and struggles.
Collaborate and/or co-teach with special education teachers and other staff to ensure appropriate modifications and accommodations for all students.
Develop differentiated assignments and assessments.
Build and leverage transformative relationships for student growth.
Actively get to know students as individuals.
Conduct structured meetings with students to review progress and develop success plans.
Create a trauma-informed classroom culture.
Plan and conduct weekly community-building activities for each class.
Plan student expeditions and experiences to develop social skills and expose students to various opportunities.
Actively practice restorative approaches and collaborative problem-solving to teach students responsibility for their behavior and communication.
Coordinate with counselors, special education teachers, administrators, and others to ensure students receive appropriate interventions and supports.
Develop rigorous, authentic assessments to gauge student understanding and mastery.
Collect and analyze data to assess student strengths, gaps, and growth areas.
Use assessment data to adjust course curriculum, delivery, and individualize approaches and supports.
Set goals for student performance and professional growth.
Actively reflect on work and monitor progress toward goals.
Productively seek, give, and use feedback.
Positively contribute to the school’s collegial community.
Participate in all scheduled professional development activities and seek additional opportunities.
Involve oneself in the continual development and improvement of the school’s curriculum, culture, and program.