2024-2025 Lead Teacher PK-8th grade

Title: Classroom Teachers (Lead/Grade Level Lead Teachers) Hours: Fulltime; 12 months

Reports to: School Director or Dean of Curriculum and Instruction Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

Classroom Teachers (Lead) are entrusted with advancing the mission of the school through the development of a rigorous standardsaligned curriculum responsiveness to feedback provided and collaboration with the instructional team on areas of instructional and/or curricular need at the school.

Classroom Teachers will work closely with the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and the School Director in establishing and maintaining a fiercely positive school culture creating a college preparatory curriculum for each grade including the assessments and scope and sequence.

Teachers will drive our success in developing an elementary/middle school curriculum that allows our students access to the most selective high schools colleges and universities.

Key Accountabilities

Primary responsibilities:

Develop and use the schools scope and sequence to develop unit plans and daily lesson plans

Submit lessonplans to with the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction or the School Director for every unit

Review lessonplans from assigned peer teachers and provide feedback for every unit

Work with the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction or the School Director to revise edit and improve daily lessonplans

Develop curriculum that addresses different learning needs of diverse learners including special education and English Language Learner students

Implement and maintain every detail of the schools systems and procedures including homework discipline transitions community celebrations breakfast lunch and classroom culture so that our school is structured and highly joyful with a focus on growth

Execute daily weekly and interim assessments and analysis implementing highly responsive instructional action plans that bring 100 of scholars to mastery of 100 of objectives such that every single student masters every single standard

Ensure that the schools academic standards are rigorous clear measurable and aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards

Use a variety of researchbased methods to engage students in the classroom

Use planning periods for the advancement of student academics

Teach during summer school session

Ongoing Responsibilities:

Assume responsibility for the progress of all students

Continuously use assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices

Implement school discipline policy to foster positive and structured school environment

Work with gradelevel and subjectlevel teams to develop curriculum and create strategic plans

Maintain close relationships with parents and guardians and involve them in their childrens education

Provide feedback to less experienced teachers through established school process

Participate in additional school activities including field trips professional development sessions and data analysis sessions and other required programs as needed throughout year

Participate in schoolrelated community events such as recruitment fairs canvassing events and fundraiser events as needed throughout the year

Qualifications Attributes and Experience

Minimum of a Bachelors degree graduate degree preferred

Experience in a PK8 classroom with a positive track record of student academic success in the classroom

Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate that feedback

Innovative creative and willing to take risks

Ability to take initiative highly organized and efficient selfmotivated

Familiarity analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and/or instruction

Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards in relevant grade(s) and subjects

Other Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Teaching Certification in Texas is highly preferred but not required

Proven track record of student academic achievement

State required fingerprint and background check

Belief in and alignment with Rve Preparatory Charter Schools mission and core values is required

Enthusiastic mindset to take on nonrelated job duties as necessary and assigned

Strong communicator and relationship builder with adults including peers and families

Accuracy attention to detail and follow through on all activities

Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities

Experience with and/or understanding of life experiences in underserved communities

Spanish proficiency preferred

Compensation

Rve Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Rve Preparatory Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Rve Preparatory Charter School reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. The incumbent if applicable will be consulted and notified of any changes before they become effective.