High School Science Teacher (could include ACP Bio)
High School Science Teacher (could include ACP Bio)
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Title: High School Science Teacher (could include ACP BIO)
Job Type: FullTime
FLSA: Exempt
Campus: Herron Riverside High School
Department: Instruction
Reports To: Head of School
Managing Employees: No
Salary Range: Commensurate upon experience
Job Description
HerronRiverside High School a highlyrated high school in the Herron Classical Schools network in Indianapolis has a fulltime position open to teach science starting in the fall of 2025. We invite candidates with licensure in chemistry physical science or life science to apply. Candidates with credentials to teach ACP Biology are particularly encouraged to follows a Physics First curriculum so freshmen take physics sophomores take chemistryandjuniors takebiology. Reach out to Laura Cummings Science Department Chair with questions
Job Responsibilities
- Meet and instruct assigned classes at times designated.
- Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
- Together with students set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to differentiate instruction and meet student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure connections across the curriculum.
- Take reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies.
- Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
- Attend scheduled faculty meetings professional development meetings and other sessions as determined by the Administration and Executive Leadership Team.
- This includes Mandatory attendance at the annual Symposium (a daylong professional development determined by the administration). The date of this event is listed on the Master Calendar.
- Attend evening events that include but may not be limited to Parent Orientation Meet the Teacher Night Parent/Teacher Conferences and Open Houses. The dates of these events are listed on the Master Calendar.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits of Employment at Herron
Competitive market wages. Fulltime employees are offered benefits through Herron Classical Schools that include; medical insurance through ICHRA marketplace dental vision & life insurance through United HealthCare; 403b retirement contributions through T. Rowe Price and employer match up to 5% optional employee health savings account contributions shortterm & longterm disability and generous paid vacation & sick days.
Herron Classical Schools Overview
Herron Classical Schools operates two high schools Herron High School and Riverside High School and Herron Preparatory Academy eventually serving grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Herron Classical Schools is incredibly proud of our network and our scholars. And based on the data shared in the US News and World Report National PublicSchool Rankings for 2024 the rankings we received are a testament to our work paying off. In these rankings of which 17655 schools throughout the nation were ranked based on our performance on staterequired tests graduation and how well we prepare students for college we earned the following rankings:
- Herron High School and HerronRiverside ranked #1 and #2 Charter High Schools in Indianapolis.
- Herron High School continues to be highly ranked since our first graduating class in 2010 and is currently ranked #316 in the nation
- Herron High School ranked #2 in the state for College Readiness.
- Herron High School placed in the top 2% of public schools nationwide in the following:
- #2 in Indianapolis/Metro Area High Schools
- #5 in Indiana High Schools
- #73 in Charter High Schools
- HerronRiverside was ranked in the top 35% of public schools.
- Bachelor Degree in specified field
- 3 years minimal experience
- Positive outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Clear communication skills
- Organization skills
- High level of proficiency
- Efficiency and accuracy to meet deadlines.
Diversity & Inclusion Embracing a Culture of Respect
Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas HCS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. HCS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced respected and valued.
Equity Statement
Herron Classical Schools through action and in partnership with families and community will uphold the values policies and practices that promote cultural competence. We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures hiring practices and practices that affect student learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower students and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity justice equitable treatment and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace. Link to full Equity Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement
Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender sex gender identity disability religion ancestry national or ethnic origin or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local state or federal law in the administration of its educational policies behavior policies admissions policies scholarship and loan programs food service hiring practices and athletic or other schooladministered programs.
Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws (I.C. 2291) Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964) the Equal Pay Act of 1973 Title IX (Educational Amendments) Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS .). Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator. Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator Herron Classical Schools 110 E. 16th Street Indianapolis IN 46202 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 111 North Canal Street Suite 1053 Chicago IL.
Employment Type
Full-Time
