Physical Science Teacher

GEO Next Generation High School•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

GEO Next Generation High School is seeking a dedicated Physical Science Teacher to join their team. As part of the GEO Foundation network, this tuition-free public charter school aims to provide a high-quality K-12 learning experience in Baton Rouge. The school focuses on cultivating critical thinking skills and offers dual credit courses through a partnership with a local community college. The curriculum and teaching methods are based on Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion, and a blended learning model. This is a TAP school.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher or at least 24 credit hours in content area.
Valid Teaching License for Grades 9-12 preferred.
Demonstrates strong writing skills.
Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement.
Demonstrated volunteer or community service.
At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment.

Nice To Haves

National Board Certification
TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification)
Core Knowledge Experience
Experience with Blended Learning

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in Secondary Biology based on state standards.
Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction.
Create an inviting, innovative, and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences.
Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom.
Attend all required staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible.
Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties.
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal.
Dress professionally and uphold all school policies.