SY26-27 High School Teacher - Special Education Computer Science

Expectations of the role Mindsets Deep commitment to the inherent power of our young people and to school as a place where students are encouraged to grow and nurture that leadership and power Students are deserving of warmth and respect from adults at all times Students are younger humans without a fully-developed prefrontal cortex; it is our responsibility to help them grow, even when it might be hard for us The learning environment is a collaboration between students and teachers, all of whom bring passion, experiences, and curiosity Grades are the responsibility of both the teacher (for engaging students) and the student (for taking those opportunities to engage), and should be primarily a reflection of mastery rather than compliance Restorative justice is crucial as a strategy for growth for our young people, and it is individualized Teaching The Engage + Danielson Rubrics, available here, are what will be used to measure teacher performance Facilitate a student-led learning environment in accordance with the WLA Academic Vision, which includes: Critical thinking Student choice and agency Mastery-based grading Authentic, collaborative relationships Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum Variation from the curriculum is allowed if it is carefully planned and there is thoughtful integration of the critical standards that students need to learn Utilize tech tools to differentiate instruction for students and leverage the capacity of the teacher Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods Keep families informed of grades below a C in time for them to intervene prior to the end of each quarter Advising Meet daily with a cohort of students to facilitate a strong supportive community, and student empowerment and ownership of their learning and educational experience through all of the following: Facilitating strong relationships between students and with adults Contacting parents biweekly with grade and behavior updates and maintaining strong relationships with families such that WLA, families, and students are on the same team Leading meaningful and age appropriate circles and lessons to help develop students’ social emotional learning Optional curriculum is provided Classroom Management Develop a warm, collaborative, mutually supportive, deeply engaged classroom environment Create, monitor, and sustain a rigorous and joyous school culture of high academic and behavioral standards Participate in the ever-evolving development of restorative justice practices Data Analysis Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice Student Support and School Culture Participate in school-wide activities to ensure a warm and empowering environment throughout the school, including, but not limited to: Spending planning periods supporting hallways, as needed Supporting arrival and dismissal as needed Supporting open houses, athletic events, dances, and other events as needed Professionalism Timeliness arriving to school, attending meetings, covering duty posts,and submitting deliverables Collegiality, warmth, and respect of all team members and students Reporting Relationships Teachers report to a Vice Principal or Special Education Coordinator Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree or greater Standard background check clearance At least 2 years of teaching experience is preferred Physical Requirements 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and use his/her hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy classroom materials or equipment. The specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision. Washington Leadership Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace. Salary is competitive and is commensurate with experience. WLA provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan. Washington Leadership Academy reserves the right to amend this job description at any time prior to or during employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr ReNEW Schools