Middle School Technology & Design Teacher

Required Knowledge and Skills for Open Positions at REACH

• Executes the mission of REACH Academy Charter School including high academic achievement the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices;

• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards and provide consistent support to students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be;
• Fluent in reading writing and speaking in English and;
• Excellent verbal and written skills as well as outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active enthusiastic member of REACH community;
• Commitment to equity and inclusion;
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs;
• Ability to be flexible open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroom;
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities projects and task;
• Commitment to work and contribute to a team;
• Seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems;
• Excellent attendance and punctuality;
• A clear understanding of and appreciation for the goals and criteria of REACH Academy Charter School;
• Have a passion for Urban Education;
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches skills knowledge and scientific attitudes through courses in technology education to students utilizing curriculum designated by REACH Academy Charter School;
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the divisions basic instructional philosophy to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students;
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of REACH Academy Charter School;
• Plans a technology education program involving demonstrations lectures discussions and student experiments; organizes activities for optimal learning;
• Instructs students in the proper use care and safe handling of equipment;
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students prepares report cards and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports checklists census forms and other recordkeeping activities as necessary;
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials equipment and tools;
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions and field trips;
• Evaluates each students growth in knowledge and skills in the course being taught;
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress;
• Supervises students in assigned out of classroom activities during the working day;
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student and family activities;
• Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices;
• Perform related work as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience

It is preferred but not required that teachers hold a NYS professional teaching certificate in their subject area or be eligible for reciprocity to include (1) Minimum Bachelors degree in subject area to be taught Masters Degree preferred; (2) Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability preferred ; (3) Belief in and alignment with REACH Academy Charter School core beliefs and educational philosophy; (4) Valid New York State Certification except in cases where the Head of School shall make an exception under the terms of this Policy in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Salary

In accordance with REACH Academy Charter Schools salary step scale and verification of prior years of teaching. Step 1 starts at $45000 and Step 11 is $65830. You must have a valid teaching certificate to start on the salary steps or be working towards completion of certification.

REACH believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race color age disability national origin gender sexual orientation gender expression gender identity marital status ancestry genetic information citizenship veteran status or any other class protected under federal state or local laws.