Fifth Grade Literature Teacher

Job title: Fifth Grade Literature Teacher in Prosper, TX at ResponsiveEd
Company: ResponsiveEd
Job description: Job Details:The ResponsiveEd difference is achievement. Whether a student's goal is college prep or drop-out recovery, getting a life back on track or being sure to get started on the right path to begin with, the people at ResponsiveEd are passionate about helping our students achieve their goals. Study after study and news story after news story tell us there is a pressing need for positive change in Texas education. At ResponsiveEd, we offer answers - and hope.Mission
To provide hope for students through an encouraging, innovative learning environment where they are academically successful and develop into lifetime learners.The ResponsiveEd community of schools are tuition-free, public charter schools dedicated to helping students of all ages achieve their full potential.
At ResponsiveEd, we're all about options in education. Strongly tied to the communities they serve, the mission of our schools is to provide hope for students through an encouraging, innovative environment where they are academically successful and develop into lifetime learners.At ResponsiveEd, we believe a proper education includes both personal development and academic achievement. Our goal is to educate the whole student. To this end, we:+ develop and utilize innovative methodologies and reinforce individualized learning environments
+ practice the belief that every student can learn
+ expect student ownership of the learning process
+ put the student firstJob Description:Position Summary:Seeking a teacher who will model virtue, deliver quality lessons, and maintain academic progress, classroom discipline and accurate records. The instructor will work with colleagues and parents to provide a rigorous classical education for all students.Education RequirementsMust have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not required.

• If a teacher holds a teaching certificate issued from a state other than Texas, he or she must inquire with the Texas State Board of Education (Educator Certification) to see what is necessary in order to be considered “Highly Qualified” in the state of Texas.

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching in a classical school, or experience teaching with classical traditional methods.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), and Dispositions

• Must have a passion for students.

• Must have passion for and strong knowledge of the instructional academic content.

• Must be able to model virtue, and teach virtue through the curriculum.

• Must have an understanding of and passion for classical education.

• Must be able to learn and implement classical teaching curricula and methods.

• Must be able to maintain a classroom of approximately 20-25 students.

• Must have the ability and patience to work interactively with students.

• Must have the ability to understand the academic needs of students.

• Must have strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

• Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of students, their parents, the community, peers, campus administration, superintendents, and corporate staff.

• Must have the ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results.

• Must have the ability to transition with changes.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Must have the ability to travel as necessary (i.e. field trips, class trips, trainings, etc.).

• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities and Duties:The Teacher will prepare effective lessons, instruct, and motivate students in all courses of study utilizing classical traditional methods of instruction.The Teacher will assign lessons and correct classwork and homework in a timely manner.The Teacher will administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.The Teacher will provide academic interventions for struggling students.The Teacher will maintain student grades, classroom calendar, and student-parent communication via the school’s online grading and communication tool.The Teacher will maintain discipline in the classroom.The Teacher will maintain a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, attractive and stimulates a spirit of inquiry.The Teacher will set a good housekeeping example in the classroom and encourage students to follow this example.The Teacher will regularly communicate with students and parents to discuss student progress – positive and negative.The Teacher will participate in required faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.The Teacher will inspire, praise, and correct students with consistency, care, and interest to encourage academic success and promote virtue.The Teacher will work closely with Special Education and 504 teachers to ensure accommodations are implemented.The Teacher will perform duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting courses of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.

• The Teacher will actively participate in marketing and student recruiting activities as necessary.

The Teacher will perform special projects, during and after school hours, and other duties as assigned (after school hours may include, but are not limited to, tutoring, morning and afternoon student drop-off and pick-up duty, pageants and award ceremonies).The Teacher will read and comply with the RES Employee Handbook, the RES Student-Parent Handbook, the Founders Classical Academy Campus Supplement, and other RES-Founders manuals and procedures documents.Note: The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned or required.Equipment Used:All equipment required to perform duties and tasks were previously described.Physical / Environmental Factors:The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Responsive Education Solutions does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Expected salary: $54133 - 55887 per year
Location: Prosper, TX
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