26-27 High School Social Studies Teacher

Gateway Charter School•Fort Myers, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is seeking a High School Social Studies Teacher to join a team dedicated to the mission of 'Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™'. This role is for individuals passionate about inspiring and motivating young learners, with a strong focus on putting students first. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education designed to equip students with real-world readiness for college or career. The AVID Teacher will implement the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) framework and philosophy to support student achievement for all, assist students with college and career readiness, and align their professional mission with the AVID mission.

Requirements

Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategic priorities.
Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
Demonstrated knowledge of MN content standards.
Experience in research-based instructional practices that will effectively and efficiently support learning.
Deep knowledge of reading, writing, literacy and/or mathematics.
Well-respected teacher leader who uses data to inform instruction.
Culturally responsive practitioner who is committed to eliminating opportunity disparities.
Time Management -- Prioritizing, Organizing, Scheduling
Computer Basics -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Communication -- Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
Proactive and takes initiative.
Thinks creatively.
Drives projects to completion.
Insists on highest level of quality.
Minimum Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.
Valid Florida Department of Education License or ability to obtain one with an endorsement area in secondary (6-12) certified area.
Demonstrates knowledge in the areas of lesson development, differentiation of rigor, reading and writing processes and strategies, language acquisition, culturally relevant teaching practices, and collaboration and organizational structures.
Knowledge of best practices in virtual teaching and learning in a synchronous and asynchronous environment, with Canvas learning management system experience preferred.
Demonstrates reliability, independence, leadership qualities and interpersonal relationship skills necessary to work effectively as a team with students, teachers, tutors, administrators across two different school sites.
Successful teaching experience in a culturally diverse community and evidence of engaging social emotional and academic learning (SEAL) approaches to learning
Willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities with local AVID staff and AVID Center through online virtual training and AVID Center Summer Institute training.

Nice To Haves

Canvas learning management system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders (AVID students, families, Counselors, the AVID Coordinator, School Leadership Team, and Teachers) to develop strong relationships and impact instruction, systems, culture, and leadership schoolwide.
Use data to inform instruction.
Work alongside the AVID Coordinator using the recruitment criterion for selecting students for the AVID Elective and holding interviews with the site team.
Establish and maintain high expectations for AVID students' achievement.
Collect and analyze AVID student data and regularly monitor AVID students' academic progress.
Advocate for AVID students' access to and success in rigorous courses.
Teach and promote the use of WICOR instructional strategies across content areas.
Be a culturally responsive practitioner committed to eliminating opportunity disparities.
Collaborate with tutors to effectively implement the tutorial process.
Attend summer institute, PATH, national conferences, regional trainings and other professional development opportunities and trainings required to increase AVID knowledge and systems of support for AVID students.
Strive to establish cooperative relations and make reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
Communicate clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
Cooperate with members of the administration, other staff and with CSUSA.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student records.
Participate in parent communication activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff (as required).