Middle School Flex Teacher - 8th Grade

Paramount Schools of Excellence•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The PSOE Middle School Flex Teacher teaches assigned middle school subjects and grade levels, including science and social studies with cross-curricular ELA and math standards. Reporting to the Principal, the teacher provides direct instruction through curriculum implementation, lesson planning, data disaggregation, and classroom management, and maintains compliance with individual Education Plans, Section 504 Plans, and related student programs. The role calls for inspirational and creative practice in curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional responsibilities and relationships, family involvement, and the school community. The teacher supports the organization's mission and priorities, contributes to program planning and special projects, and helps maintain a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with applicable requirements, including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and special education. Annual training and/or professional development is required. Job-specific training is identified and scheduled by the School Principal or direct supervisor in partnership with Paramount C-suite. Duties are normally performed in a school or classroom, with occasional field trips and tasks in various locations on campus. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. The teacher works a standard workweek and may additionally work evenings, weekends, or other hours for committees, fundraisers, public meetings, and public events. Other related duties may be assigned by the Principal or an appropriate administrator.

Requirements

Valid Indiana State Teaching License or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in education.
Prior successful full-time education experience in a similar setting is preferred.
Commitment to the PSOE mission and to quality programs and production.
Organizational management and data disaggregation skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and set and achieve strategic objectives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and multidisciplinary project skills.
Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
Passion, idealism, integrity, grit, positive attitude, mission-driven approach, and self-direction.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods; use manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter computer data; see and read screens and printed materials with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak audibly so others can understand in those settings; lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.
Ability to work a standard workweek and, as needed, evenings, weekends, and additional hours for school or public activities.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in technology.
Prior experience in charter schools.
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the organization's mission.
Prior successful full-time education experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction in whole-class, small-group, and individual settings.
Teach assigned middle school subjects and grade levels, including science and social studies with cross-curricular ELA and math standards.
Maintain high-quality instruction and expectations for students, using data-driven instruction and PSOE educational frameworks to deliver standards-driven instruction.
Complete assessments, grading, lesson planning, and conferences with students, staff, and families within appropriate timelines.
Work with the team lead, Elite Teachers, Special Education Director, school counselor, and other professional staff or outside agencies to identify support and instructional strategies for students with exceptional needs.
Implement BIPs, FBAs, IEPs, and Section 504 programs in the classroom, and complete additional reporting requested by the Special Education Director or counselor.
Develop and maintain regular family communication and community partnerships.
Complete reports and follow-up documentation required by administration, and maintain updated, documented cumulative folders as ongoing case files for current students.
Contribute to the school education team, including serving on school or community committees and participating in local operations as directed.
Advise the team lead or Elite Teacher on classroom activities and maintain consistent, supportive classroom communication according to school frameworks.
Abide by PSOE frameworks approved by the executive director and outlined in the staff handbook.
Assume delegated roles for school functions and use delegated systems to troubleshoot problems, track progress, evaluate workflows, and communicate progress to the team lead or Elite Teacher.
Contribute to the organization's mission and priorities and assist with planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects.
Help establish a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations, including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and special education requirements.
Attend required annual training and/or professional development and complete job-specific training as scheduled.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator.