Charter Schools USA ยท 4 weeks ago
Creative Writing Teacher
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCharter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest-performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools. As a Creative Writing Teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth while developing lesson plans and maintaining effective rapport with students, staff, and parents.
Responsibilities
Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity
Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs
Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student
Demonstrate a variety / range of student learning modalities in each lesson
Frequently utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning
Maintains accurate and complete student records
Frequently evaluates student strengths and weaknesses, provides appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required
Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel
Assigns lessons, corrects student work product, and reviews oral presentations
Coordinates class field trips
Prepares students for state required achievement assessments
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Ensures classroom is clean, safe and includes student generated work on display as appropriate
Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct
Develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner
Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals
Plans individual and / group learning activities designed to meet instructional objective and student's needs
Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel
Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings
Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed to implement effectively the planned instructional program
Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate
Communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums
Cooperates with members of the administration and other staff
Maintains confidentiality about students
Attends parent communication activities
Participates in extracurricular activities as required
Qualification
Required
Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image
Strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize wisely
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff
Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing
Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance
Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS)
Strong student orientation
Proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively. Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality
Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable
Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent
Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate)
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Computer literacy
Commitment to company values
Such alternatives to the above requirements as the Company may find appropriate and acceptable
Company
Charter Schools USA
Charter Schools USA is one of the fastest growing education management companies in the U.S.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daphne Donaldson, SHRM-SCP
Human Resource Business Partner
Jennifer Foreman
Chief Human Resources Officer
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