HS Latin Teacher - Herron-Riverside HS

Herron High School•Indianapolis, IN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Herron-Riverside High School is seeking candidates for a full time, Latin Teacher. Herron-Riverside High School is a nationally recognized, award-winning high school that offers a world-class, classical, liberal arts and sciences curriculum in an urban environment. Our school is an intentionally-diverse, public charter school of approximately 1000 students. Herron-Riverside HS operates within the Herron Classical Schools network of charter schools.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate academic discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
Hold and maintain Indiana state educator license in the appropriate academic discipline.
Have at least five (5) years experience teaching in the appropriate academic discipline and been rated Highly Effective for the most recent two (2) yearly evaluations.
Have demonstrated leadership in the field of education.

Nice To Haves

AP Latin experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Teach Latin courses aligned with a locally created curriculum using a variety of resources including but not limited to De Romanis and Latin for Americans. Courses offered range from Latin 1- AP Latin.
Collaborate with other World Language teachers to develop curriculum and expand a program.
Attend professional development opportunities aimed at fostering a culture of collaboration, refining current practices, and learning new ways to engage students.
Work with students during extra-curricular and club time throughout the year.
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and is consistent with Herron Classical Schools’ Core Values and vision for student culture.
Together with scholars, set, support, and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to differentiate instruction and meet student needs that leads to college-readiness measured by SAT proficiency.
Participate in department meetings and utilize student data to inform instruction.
Regularly evaluate student progress and collaborate with colleagues to adjust instruction in response to student needs.
Take reasonable precautions to protect scholars, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies.
Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with scholars and their parents concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
Attend scheduled faculty meetings, professional development meetings, and other sessions as determined by the school’s leadership team and Herron Classical School’s executive leadership team.
Attend evening events that include but may not be limited to Parent Orientation, Meet the Teacher Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Open Houses.
Perform other duties as assigned.