The Levitt Lab Guide

Arizona Department of Education•Tempe, AZ

52d•$55,000 - $64,500•Onsite

About The Position

"We've reimagined what high school can be by asking one essential question: What do students really need to thrive in life, not just in school?" Steve Levitt First of all, the role of traditional teacher is reimagined. We will still need you to be an expert in your content, but you won't be lecturing to classes. Instead, most of your time will be spent coaching students who will have responsibility for their own education. You will help them find their motivation, stay on track, and get unstuck. As an expert facilitator, you will be leading Socratic seminars and interactive Wonder Sessions. You will be responsible for the subject-specific progress of all learners in your content area. You will be helping students connect ideas and find deeper truths. In short, you'll be doing what you hoped to do when you first chose this profession. Second, our school is a work in progress and will continually evolve along with our learners. If you want to work here, you will have to be comfortable adapting quickly and not always know what's coming next. If you crave structure and routine, this is not the school for you. Finally, you will be part of a small team of educators, in partnership with passionate institutions like ASU Prep, ASU, University of Chicago's Center for RISC, and BluePrint Schools Network, making this happen. Leaders and teachers are as close to students as possible; no fleet of administrators. Our team collaborates every day, remaking American high school education. If you're still interested, we would love to talk to you. You'll find some more details below, along with a bunch of stuff the lawyers make us put in here. What is This New School? ASU Prep Tempe Levitt Lab (TLL), has launched its inaugural class of 9-12 graders located in the heart of ASU's Tempe Campus. We are looking for Guides (formerly known as teachers) to make this concept a reality. This program will feature: A focus on getting students to love learning, to think critically, and to build resilience. Personalized, mastery-based instruction supported by technology. Teachers as guides, not instructors or graders. Socratic exploration of difficult issues confronting our society. Curriculum adjustments to reflect the modern world. A schedule that reflects modern ways of working.

Requirements

Equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered:
Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Master's degree preferred.
State Aligned Teaching Certificate (appropriate endorsements may be required depending on the area of instruction or have passed appropriate AEPA or NES proficiency exams), AZ State Teaching Cert, preferred.
Can be placed on an alternative teaching certificate path upon hire
3+ years of classroom experience, 6-12 teaching experience, preferred.
Or equivalent experience in a field applying the skills of your content
Demonstrated experience with innovation & entrepreneurialism (e.g., start-up experience, using innovative classroom strategies, etc.)
Experience with student-centered curriculum design, mastery-based assessment, and project based learning.
Active AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Secondary ELA Teaching Certification OR equivalent expertise
Expertise in secondary writing pedagogy
Experience with project based learning and/or innovative teaching methods.
Demonstrated skill in curating and navigating the tactical responsibilities of a startup program/school.
Ability to articulate, represent professional demeanor and ability to take initiative.
Command of theoretical knowledge of student behavior and learning including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
A diverse expertise in content and ability to lead curriculum design.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a wide-range of people including teachers, parents, students, alumni, corporate partners, vendors and admissions personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, along with strong presentation skills.
Exceptional ability to build relationships and community, to create systems that help students reach their goals, and design personalized learning experiences.
Ability to adapt to change in the workplace; familiarity with innovative or startup programs.
Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse student populations.
Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Effective problem solver and self-motivated learner.
Ability to use instructional adaptive technology tools in online courses.
Proficiency in technology including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

Lead the self-directed high school Writing program, as teacher of record for the aligned subject-specific courses.
Works collaboratively with a team of The Levitt Lab Guides to design, develop, and deliver seminar or live lesson instruction to support students in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, technology, college advising, and/or problem solving.
Delivers a uniquely student-centered approach focusing on student motivation, unblocking academic or social-emotional hurdles, and coaching students through student-driven learning.
Empowers students to take ownership of their learning and develop self-responsibility by facilitating goal-setting, progress asses monitoring, and self-reflection activities, while guiding them to navigate the unique opportunities and challenges of learning in a college campus environment.
Determines instruction techniques, strategies, methods and adapts curriculum and learning styles to meet and assess student's needs while questioning, prompting, or providing short explanations but rarely lecturing.
Maintains open lines of communication with parents/guardians about academic and discipline issues through various mediums.
Liaises for coordination of student recruitment and enrollment management utilizing knowledge of admissions, registration criteria, and deadlines.
Develops and manages individualized learning plans for students in the Guide Group to maximize college course taking in high school and preparation for college and career.
Design, construct and outline lessons, seminar, wonder sessions, and in-depth exploration materials.
Assesses and evaluates performance and progress of students in grades, progress reports and assessing comprehension of learning objectives.
Participates in extra-curricular activities such as New Family Orientation, information sessions, student clubs or preparations and coordination in demonstration for public demonstration of student learning.
Contributes to professional growth of self and colleagues including sharing and planning curriculum, staying current with educational trends, and continuing professional growth to meet the state and school requirements including current teaching certificates.
Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of The Levitt Lab program.
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.