NYS Certified High School Teacher Math/Science Leave Replacement Special Education

Williamsburg Charter High School • New York, NY

77d • $63,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Williamsburg Charter High School (WCHS) opened its doors in August 2004 and was the first Chancellor-authorized charter high school in the City of New York, with a ninth-grade class of 267 students. Now in its eighteenth year of operation, WCHS has grown to serve approximately 963 students in grades nine through twelve. The school’s mission is to unite youth, families, staff, teachers, and the community at large in providing young people with the tools necessary to make sense of the world and prepare them for their journey to become skilled workers and literate citizens of the world. Young people will accomplish this through their participation in a rigorous and demanding liberal arts education that includes language, literature, writing, science, history, mathematics, the arts, technology, CTE, and the exploration of disciplines designed to teach fairness, justice, respect and compassion for themselves and others, as well as the skills of critical thinking, communication and research. Moreover, WCHS students mature intellectually, socially, and morally as a result of being an active member of a school community that endorses high expectations and challenges each student to achieve their full potential. We take pride in supporting our faculty and staff with enhanced instructional support, a range of professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to be part of a passionate team of colleagues who collaborate and share knowledge with one another. Two instructional coaches observe classes and work one on one with each teacher in a non-evaluative capacity. Instruction leadership staff provides specific support and feedback to help each teacher to enhance their skills and grow in their profession. We incentivize teachers with a pay increase when a new degree is earned during employment. Each grade level is supported by a team that includes a Social-emotional Academy Leader, an Intervention & Family Support Counselor, an academic Guidance Counselor, and a Student Life Associate. These grade teams support teachers in the care and discipline of students. To fulfill its mission, WCHS is looking for exceptional teachers to play a critical role in realizing the school's educational design philosophy and unique youth-centered approach.

Requirements

• New York State certification Grade 7-12.
• At least one year of experience teaching in an urban high school setting.
• New York State fingerprint-based background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide rigorous classroom instruction for 5 periods each day.
• Take complete ownership of the academic, behavioral, and overall success of the advisory group.
• Ensure advisees are in attendance, punctual, excelling in all their classes, and seeking support when needed.
• Act as the academic expert on each advisee.
• Liaise between the student and the school teams.
• Teach the advisory curriculum created for their advisees’ grade.
• Accompany advisees on educational field trips as determined by the School Leader.
• Contact advisee’s families a minimum of seven times a year and respond within 24 hours to all communications.
• Develop and oversee Individual Student Support Plans twice a year for each advisee.
• Facilitate discipline-related required meetings on behalf of advisees.
• Prepare rigorous, student-centered lesson plans.
• Plan standards-based units of study with clear intended outcomes.
• Provide meaningful feedback on student work.
• Create thoughtful, standards-based assessments.
• Work closely with school leaders and colleagues using data to drive instruction.
• Design opportunities for students to use the world around them as a classroom.
• Model professional and collegial behavior for students.
• Engage in collaborative evaluation with school leaders.
• Ensure students are well-prepared for all New York State exams and WCHS interim assessments.
• Participate in focus groups, evaluations, and committees.
• Hold necessary interventions during office hours.
• Proactively involve the student’s family in their learning.
• Share expertise and curriculum with colleagues.
• Participate in all assemblies, meetings, and school-sponsored events.

Benefits

• 403(b) matching up to 8%
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree