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City University Schools
High School and Middle School Faculty
The Influence1 Foundation a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization was organized exclusively for purposes to include educational management community engagement and economic development. Initiated as a philanthropic measure of its founder Influence1 has grown to serve the local community in multiple capacities with varying programs geared for community and youth enrichment.
In addition to its charter schools City University School of Liberal Arts City University School Boys Preparatory City University School Girls Preparatory and City University School of Independence Influence1 is also responsible for the 38106 Joint Agency Collaborative 1Urban Gallery and the Memphis Starts With Me community program.
City University Schools
City University Schools is a network of openenrollment college preparatory schools established under Tennessee charter school laws in underresourced communities throughout the state.
Since its founding in 2004 City University Schools strives to meet the need of public education as well as the demand for alternative institutions committed to postsecondary preparation.
Each school operates on the principles of providing a valuable wellrounded academic experience through the support of a diverse and dedicated group of qualified educators and administrative staff an extended school year and rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
Mission
City University Schools will prepare its students with the necessary skills to be twentyfirst century scholars and citizens. As college preparatory schools operating as Centers of Excellence for Student Development City University Schools will provide academically rigorous and socially enriching educational opportunities for its scholars. Upon graduation these scholars will be better prepared to enter secondary education and college as intellectually sophisticated citizens with vigor for learning.
Position Goal
To instruct scholars by delivering a grade 612 curriculum in multiple disciplines teach effectively utilize a groupfocused instructional system and preserve the end goal of student learning and achieving academic success.
Responsibilities
Instructional
- Plan/organize lessonsincludes homework test enrichment and remedial material.
- Motivate scholars focus instruction use point system and make clear presentations.
- Check the learning use group and group leaders review or reteach as needed.
- Evaluate and provide feedback to scholars from diagnostic assessment tools that identify leaning strengths and needs of every scholar for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic excellence.
- Give presentations explanations and directions in a manner understood by scholars.
- Maintain scholar attention in classinvolve scholars by asking questions and encouraging participation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter through a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media with best practices specific content knowledge and the needs and capabilities of the scholar(s).
Classroom Management
- Maintain a safe classroom environment by implementing precautions to assure safe surroundings in the classroom and for all scholars.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and is developmentally suitable to the maturity and interest of the scholars.
- Uphold The Student Scholars Code of Conduct.
- Prevent behavior problems by keeping scholars engaged and intervening early before an issue arises.
- Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior in compliance with school rules and the Scholar Parent Handbook.
- Participate in general supervision through the school.
- Maintain accurate complete and correct records of the scholars as required by law school policy and administrative regulations.
Assessment
Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching based on results of student achievement (daily student performance and standardized tests). Please note student achievement on standardized assessments is critical to the efforts of the schools and are accounted with the teacher evaluation process.
Rapport with Scholars and Parents
- Work with students enthusiastically interact with students effectively and contribute to the success of student life.
- Offer time outside of classroom time to speak with parents/guardians by phone/email to address questions/concerns regarding their scholars grades/classroom issues.
- Sponsor scholar activities/sports/clubs/organizations.
Professional Relationships
- Parents (professionalism in all aspects)
- Colleagues (respect help others)
- Administrators (cooperation willingness to try new ideas ability to accept constructive criticism and improve)
Commitment to Organization
- Take initiative in promoting/marketing the school.
- Maintain and project a positive image of the school.
- Actively participate in the general success of the school.
- Involvement in school improvementbring issues/concerns to administration for resolution.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or directed in order to support the overall success of all schools on one campus.
Professional Growth (self and others)
- Learn/studybecome a student of learning
- Read and promote reading to scholars
- Share expertise/ideas with others and help them develop professionally
- Pursue higher education and lifelong learning activities
Qualifications
Bachelors degree and teacher certification required masters degree preferred. City University Schools complies with all Tennessee policies regarding minimum requirements that teachers be certified in the instructional subject area or demonstrate progress toward obtaining proper certification.
NOTE: Only applicants that hold the proper qualifications and current certifications in the subject area listed will be considered for review. Those applicants who do not hold proper certification will not be considered.
Reports to
Campus President of City University Schools
Terms of Employment
This is a 10month position. All contractual information will be outlined in the contract between the Teacher and the City University Schools Board of Trustees. The Teacher will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary is commensurate with experience with competitive incentive increases.
Health and dental insurance for fulltime employees a portion of the cost of these programs will covered by the employer; Group term life and longterm disability insurance is also available; Retirement any staff participation requirements of the state retirement system will be followed.
Employment Type
Full-Time
