THE OPPORTUNITY
This teacher will be responsible for teaching sections of English 9 and English 10.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Create unit plans and lesson plans for and teach English 9 and English 10
● Serve as the advisor of a cohort of up to 18 students,
■ Developing & managing student Personalized Learning Plans; includes academic
goals, non-academic goals, and post-secondary planning
■ Conducting weekly 1:1 advisor meetings
■ Serving as the primary liaison to students’ families
■ Developing a trusting relationship with all advisees in order to serve as the
primary academic and social-emotional support
● Lead a year-long extra-curricular club which will meet weekly during school hours
● Work cooperatively with Experiential Learning Coordinator to develop immersive local learning opportunities for all students
● Act as chaperone with students on experiential learning excursions
● Work collaboratively with school leader at staff to establish and maintain a school culture which aligns to Thrival Indy Academy vision and mission
● Submit requests for necessary course materials to be ordered in a timely manner
● Effectively implement purposeful, student-centered, and globally-focused curriculum
● Attend and actively participate in teacher co-planning workshops, professional development activities, and team and staff meetings to improve teaching craft
● Participate in grade-level overnight experience
● Incorporate cultural competence throughout the curricula and learning experiences for students
● Regularly collect, track, measure, and communicate student performance and growth to school leaders, parents and other stakeholders
● Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Experience
● Highly qualified teacher with an Indiana secondary teaching credential in English/Language Arts
● Special consideration for Special Education certification
● Proven track-record of student achievement with clear, quantifiable student gains, at least 2 years
teaching experience within an urban education environment, preferably Indianapolis
● Experience fostering the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students
● Demonstrated ability to utilize both qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision making
● Experience working with diverse populations of students and families
● Willingness to work nonstandard hours (e.g. for Parent Meetings)
● Experience with cultural competence training and/or restorative justice practices strongly preferred
● Committed, in belief and action, to equity, diversity, and public education, with a strong social justice and culturally responsive youth development mindsets
● Committed, in belief and action, to the Thrival Indy Academy educational model (i.e. global education; immersive, real world learning; project-based learning; personalized instruction)
● Models a commitment to continuous personal and professional development through mental and emotional wellness practices.
● Understands that all students are talented and capable of high level academic achievement and cognitive growth given the appropriate supports and resources
● Empathetic, thoughtful, respectful, and responsive to both the Indianapolis community and to the international community
● Resourceful in applying unique teaching applications given differing environments and changing circumstances
● A responsive and adaptive team player; unbound by formal titles and willing to roll up sleeves to ensure student (and staff!) needs are met
● Constant learner who actively seeks and implements feedback
● Entrepreneurial mindset- willingness to be flexible and resourceful
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires participation in an overnight excursion.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
● Salary ranging from $42,587 to $58,842, based on years of experience and education level
● Room, board, meals, and travel will be provided for overnight excursion
● Health benefits