Middle School Flex Teacher

Paramount Schools of Excellence, Inc•Indianapolis, IN

7h•$0 - $54,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Flex Teacher at PSOE is responsible for direct instruction, including curriculum implementation, lesson planning, data analysis, and classroom management. This role involves teaching science and social studies, integrating cross-curricular ELA and Math standards. The teacher will also maintain compliance with individual student Education Plans and Section 504 Plans, ensuring operational and functional knowledge of best practices in education for assigned middle school subjects and grade levels. At PSOE, middle school teachers are expected to demonstrate inspirational and creative qualities in curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional responsibilities, professional relationships, family involvement, and school community engagement.

Requirements

Valid Indiana State Teaching License or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in field of education.
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and production.
Excellence in organizational management and data disaggregation, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, and set and achieve strategic objectives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Passion, idealism, integrity, grit, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
Annual training and/or professional development is required for all PSOE employees.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides direct instruction in whole-class, small-group, and individual settings.
Maintains the highest quality of instruction and expectations for students.
Utilizes data-driven instruction and PSOE educational frameworks to ensure delivery of standards-driven instruction to all students.
Completes assessments, grading, planning, and conferences with students, staff, and families within appropriate timelines.
Utilizes oversight by team lead, Elite Teachers, Special Education Director, school counselor, and other subcontracted professional staff/outside agencies as needed to identify and understand strategies for support and instruction of students with exceptional needs.
Ensures appropriate classroom implementation of BIP’s, FBA’s, IEP’s and 504 programs.
Completes any additional reporting as requested by the Special Education Director or counselor.
Develops and maintains regular family communication and community partnerships.
Completes reports and follow-up documentation as required by administration.
Keeps updated and documented cumulative folders as ongoing case files for all current students.
Contributes to a strong school education team: serves on school and/or community committees; seeks participation and involvement with direction for ongoing local operations.
Acts as a professional advisor to the team lead/elite teacher on all aspects of school classroom activities.
Abides by all PSOE frameworks as approved by the executive director and as noted in the staff handbook.
Maintains ongoing, consistent, and supportive communication for the classroom as noted in the school’s frameworks.
Assumes all roles as delegated for a variety of school functions for the purpose of managing the team workload more efficiently.
Utilizes effective systems as delegated to troubleshoot problems, track progress, and regularly evaluate workflow components, so as to measure progress in a way that can be effectively communicated to the team lead/elite teacher.
Contributes to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the school.
Is prepared to assist in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects.
Establishes a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and Special Education.