HS Teacher - English

HS English Teacher
Charter 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 in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a HS English Teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student's ability.
How You Will Impact Education

Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities.
Reviews student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs. Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
Coordinates class field trips (as required).
Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
demonstrates patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child.
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.
Instructional Planning

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.
School/Community Relations

Participates in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff (as required).
support 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.
Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.
Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
Usual schools working conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel within or outside of state.
FLSA Overtime Category
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.