Job Title: Resident Teacher Organization: Athlos Academy
Location: Jefferson Parish
Reports To: Executive Director / Assistant Principal
Hiring Status: At-Will
FLSA Status: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Reporting Days: 190, 10 months
Compensation: Salary
Evaluation Rubric: COMPASS Evaluation
Starting Pay: $39,800-$75,361, DOE;
Minimum Qualifications Required: Education: ? Bachelor's degree or enrollment in an approved teaching program
Experience:? Classroom experience preferred
Certification: ? Valid local state teaching certificate in assigned content area or enrollment in an alternate certification program
Background: Clear FBI background check
Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English; Spanish fluency preferred
Benefits Multiple stipend opportunities Level pay option for consistent pay year-round. Teacher certification application coaching Paid staff referral program Low-premium Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match Wellness Wednesdays which encourage staff wellness schoolwide. Safety trainings and security cameras 10 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover 40 hours Excess paid time off paid out annually at your full rate of pay. Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access Classroom supply reimbursement Multiple layers of instructional support and mentorship Network-level professional development during the summer and throughout the year. Opportunities for community involvement Opportunity to grow professionally. Opportunity to help create and grow a unique educational model. Job Duties Classroom Instruction Substitute teach students in grades Kindergarten – 8th grade as needed due to teacher absences or leaves of absence. When subbing, create a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students, and allows them to perform at their very best.? Utilize provided academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments aligned to Athlos' 3 foundational pillars of a Prepared Mind ,? Healthy Body , and? Performance Character .? Delivers instruction that engages students and ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level standards.? Differentiates instruction based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities.? Instructional Support When not subbing, provide support on adopting research-proven, standards-based, student-centered instructional practices?school-wide. Assist teachers in effectively gathering and using relevant student data to improve instruction. Assist the School Leaders as needed with student achievement goals. Model best instructional practices, strategies, and classroom management strategies for teachers.?? Support the implementation of the Athlos behavior management philosophy that utilizes aspects of PBIS and restorative practices. In collaboration with the principal and leadership team, designs and executes a successful model of professional development. Support implementation and execution of teaching strategies and school-wide structures in the lower school program in accordance with the Athlos model. Collaborate with the leadership team to establish a culture of excellence that values the individual and embraces the group. Classroom and School Culture Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.? Consistently implements school-wide management policies.? Creates a positive learning environment by following classroom rules, systems, and procedures. Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.? Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.? Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.? Communication Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.? Communicates student progress with parent/guardians as needed when long-term subbing. Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.? Professionalism Models the Athlos culture.? Implements school policies. Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events when subbing.? Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.? Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets. Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more.? Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.? Honors schedules and deadlines.? Other duties as assigned.?
Knowledge and Skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams. Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives. Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom. Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs. Must be able to see in close range and far range. Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds. Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment. Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions. NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
