Classroom Teacher / Mathematics

Job Description:

Roberto Clemente Charter School is looking for a middle school math teacher to join our team for 2024-25!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities [Other duties may be assigned]:

• Establishes and maintains a purposeful and equitable environment for learning, in which students feel safe, valued, and respected by instituting routines and by setting clear expectations for student behavior.

• Thorough knowledge of content, pedagogy skills in delivering instruction, engages students by using a variety of instructional strategies.

• Demonstrates professionalism through qualities that characterize a professional person in aspects that occur in and beyond the classroom/building. (Be a role model).

• Emphasizes oral and written communication skills in assigned field.

• Prepares daily lesson plans (subject to weekly review by Principal/Assistant Principal). Follow lesson plans.

• Maintains daily attendance records.

• Composes, compiles and grades tests.

• Completes student evaluations and report cards at end of each marking period.

• Assists in the evaluation and development of curriculum including course descriptions and curriculum mapping.

• Counsels and refer students to school nurse, counselor, assistant principal and/or principal when the need arises.

• Assists in the selection and requisition of textbooks and/or other materials related to subject area.

• Maintains files, all assessment materials, attendance, and lesson plans.

• Submits appropriate reports to the Principal, as requested.

• Enforces RCCS policies with appropriate discipline.

• Assists in the selection and placement of students in classroom setting.

• Prepares programs of study, and overall, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the student.

• Collaborates with colleagues in the education process and assists with the operation of the building.

• Participates in general staff meetings. Participates in teacher's staff meetings, as scheduled.

• Participates in various emergency drills (e.g. lock downs, safety meetings, evacuation plans, crisis team, etc.).

• Keeps up-to-date with new technology, computer programs and equipment.

• Becomes acquainted with all learning materials available through RCCS.

• Effectively manages a classroom and enforces discipline.

• Works closely with Principal/Assistant Principal in individual academic, behavioral and social-emotional development.

• Follows and promotes RCCS Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Participates in assigned professional development activities.

• Additional special projects and/or assignments as requested by CEO, Principal and/or Assistant Principal.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications Requirements:

1.Valid PA Teacher Certification in a related field.

2.Must have clear record of background checks, including criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, 151, 168 and FBI).

3.Negative TB Test Result

4.Technology proficiency

5.Must have the ability to effectively manage a classroom and enforce discipline.

6.Experience with Urban Education Setting

Job Type: Full-time, contract

Starting Annual Salary: $50,000