26-27 Middle Grades Classroom Teacher: ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies

Indiana Public Schools•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Each Classroom Teacher is responsible for advancing Herron Preparatory Academy's mission and embodying our core values by ensuring all scholars have access to quality classical education that leads to systematic academic achievement and strong character development. The person in this role builds relationships based on trust and respect with scholars, families, and HPA staff members; directly leads our scholars' learning by setting clear, high standards for scholars' academic and behavioral expectations; planning lessons that engage scholars' curiosity and interest; evaluates effectiveness and adjusts instructional strategies based on scholars' performance, and models the HPA Habits we strive to instill in all of our scholars. Taken together, our classroom teachers are integral to ensuring scholars rapidly progress toward, and ultimately attain, mastery of grade-level academic standards and exceed our behavioral expectations. As HPA continues growing next year, we are excited to add 8th grade to our expanding middle grades model. In our middle grades, scholars will begin rotating through departmentalized classrooms. Great candidates for our Middle Grades Classroom teachers will have a track record of student achievement in middle school or late elementary math, science, or humanities areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Valid IN Teacher License
Possess a strong understanding of child development, pedagogy, and content
Demonstrated track record of student performance in the classroom

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience
Training or experience in classical education
Experience with teaching using the school curriculum aligned to the role
EL certiï¬cation or endorsement

Responsibilities

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's Core Values and Herron Prep's 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 lead to college-readiness, measured by ILEARN proficiency.
Participate in grade-level 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 Herron Prep's leadership team and Herron'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.
Nurture a positive relationship with colleagues.
Demonstrate respect for colleagues.
Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
Demonstrate commitment to our diversity and inclusion statement.