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Phalen Leadership Academy operates a network of high-performing schools serving in Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and Washington D.C. PLA was founded in 2013, to transform low performing schools in underserved communities, to HIGH achieving schools that support scholar long-term academic improvement and success! To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the most talented and outstanding educators & industry leaders. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future!

We believe every child deserves a high-quality education and our purpose is to prepare our scholars with personalized curriculum that fits the need of each scholar. At PLA, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, social skills, and empower them through a rigorous curriculum while providing love and support. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to work hard, and make learning fun in an academic environment grounded in our Core Values: Children First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and gratitude.

PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

What Will You Do?

• Establish a culture of high expectations that ensures that all scholars in the classroom meet their projected individual growth goals for both Math and ELA
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with State Standards and PLA Instructional Guidelines
• Assess students regularly and personalize classroom instruction based on assessment data and each scholars needs
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Ensure scholar classroom retention of 80% during an academic school year

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Credential required OR Enrolled in an accredited teacher licensing program
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Strength in using data to drive instruction
• Willingness to align your mission with the vision of PLA’s Core Values.

Why should you apply?

PLA offers student loan forgiveness and support (For those that qualify), Competitive salary and benefits, Strong Professional Development, Leverage & integrated technology, Appreciation and recognition year-round, Participation in Free Summer Program & Job Training Program for your dependents, and Additional income opportunities.

Please read carefully:

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application, I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest by applying to this position that I have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.