Goodwill of Central Illinois · 9 hours ago
Science Teacher- Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
Indy Met High School
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $69K/yrGoodwill of Central Illinois is dedicated to raising education attainment levels in Indiana, and they are seeking a Science Teacher for the Indianapolis Metropolitan High School. The teacher will facilitate learning for students in grades 9-12, using various instructional methods to support students facing significant barriers to education.
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Responsibilities
Designs curriculum units for courses, including Biology, Integrated Chemistry/Physics, and Environmental Science
Deconstructs standards to create daily learning goals that will drive students to standard mastery
Facilitates research-based, standards-aligned instructional resources to guide the scope and sequence of instruction using a combination of school-provided and teacher-created materials, with an emphasis on disciplinary literacy
Assesses and responds to evidence of student learning to differentiate and provide support for learners at a variety of levels. Engages in frequent instructional coaching and professional learning community collaboration to improve student learning. Helps students recognize how the subject content aids in their attainment of postsecondary plans
Fosters a structured and supportive classroom environment that is consistent with school agreements, is trauma-informed, and provides students with frequent feedback to support their social-emotional development
Builds relationships with students and their webs of support. Communicates strengths and challenges frequently and uses restorative approaches to resolve conflict
Collaborates with colleagues to refer and connect students to wraparound services including Family Empowerment Coaching for internal and community resources, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education, and more
Participates in school cultural initiatives including facilitating an advisory class focused on an elective topic
Supports the school community by attending extracurricular events such as athletic contests and family nights
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in subject specialty and current Indiana Teaching Certification in the subject specialty, or the willingness to obtain an emergency teaching license
Employs various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct and engage students, such as communicating content in terms they can comprehend, organizing talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary
Collects and reviews information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals
Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers' needs
Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships at all levels with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support
Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment
Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office
All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check
Preferred
Displays a working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills and knowledge of disciplinary literacy
Plans and delivers instruction and evaluation of student learning, ideally for high school-age students
Benefits
Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health plan
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Parental and sabbatical leaves
Life, dental and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
Section 125 pre-tax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
Retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees
Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Company
Goodwill of Central Illinois
Through the sale of donated goods at our stores, Goodwill of Central Illinois is able to fund free programs for the people of central Illinois.
Founded in 1934
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase