Secondary Math Teacher

*About Our School*

We are a K-12 public charter in Brooklyn Park serving nearly 850 students in Minneapolis and the smaller surrounding suburbs. Founded in 2004, PSA has grown and prospered to give thousands of students an outstanding education, and more importantly, to help students gain the knowledge and skills to become, in the words of PSA’s mission, “inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring citizens who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” Our community prides itself on providing a welcoming, safe and caring atmosphere where staff and students have a strong sense of belonging, feel engaged in our shared work around academic, cultural and social emotional learning, and where everyone can continue to learn and grow in a healthy school environment.

*JOB INFORMATION*

*Job Title:*

Teacher

*Reports to:*

Director of Secondary Education

*Hours:*

7:30am – 3:10pm, Monday through Friday

*Office Location:*

6200 W Broadway Ave N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

*Salary Range:*

DOE

*JOB SUMMARY*

The classroom teacher is to create a flexible educational program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

*JOB FUNCTION*

_Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:_

· Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject manner.

· Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

· Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.

· Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

· Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

· Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports & report cards.

· Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.

· Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

*SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS*

· Hold a MN teaching license in the appropriate subject matter and age group

· Have at least 3 years of experience in an urban setting

· Be committed to professional growth and development

· Have knowledge of Gradual Release of Responsibilities (GRR) is a plus

· Have knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) is a plus

· Have knowledge of best practices, instructional strategies, classroom management and behavior management

· Serve as a role model for promoting effective instruction and professionalism

· Demonstrate respect for children, colleagues, parents and school leadership

· Believe in and support the vision and mission of PSA

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Vision insurance

Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
* Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* MN Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person