Job Description:

HOW WILL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

• You will be responsible for Curriculum Planning and Delivery -deliver exceptional standards-based instruction in the assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) that ensures academic growth for ALL students.
• You will be responsible for Classroom Management - Develop appropriate positive relationships with students, including explicit recognition of their growth (e.g., positive calls home, positive notes, etc.) 
• You will be responsible forAssessments - Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs 
• You will be responsible for your Professional Development - Grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development (in specific areas of interest and/or need) and coaching and feedback from principal and peers.  Master the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education /Background:   

• Bachelor or Masters degree in education or content area required
• Highly qualified in the content area or knowledgeable in the content area 
• AZ Teacher certification required
• Comprehensive knowledge of AZ State Standards and English Language Proficiency Standards
• Must possess a valid Class 1 or Class 2 Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety  
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in planning for academic improvement in academic areas other than your own, as needed  
• Deep understanding of English concepts and inquiry-based instruction 
• Willingness to teach multiple grades and subject levels 
• Willingness to differentiate instruction  
• Willingness to oversee/ advise extracurricular activities (student clubs, intramural sports, music instruction, etc.)  
• Willingness to work with students before or after school to support their academic growth 
• Experience utilizing community experts and community resources to enhance content instruction preferred  
• Experience building student and parent relationships to improve student achievement
• Experience working with an At-Risk/underserved Student Population (Preferred)

Other requirements:

• Ability to provide quality instruction pertinent to the subject area
• Extensive knowledge of cooperative learning strategies, differentiation, small group instruction, knowledge of developing formative and summative assessments to inform instruction 
• Ability to incorporate research-proven teaching strategies into daily lesson delivery 
• Ability to use interactive whiteboards and applications  
• Be familiar with the AZ State Standards of English Language Arts and English Language Proficiency Standards
• Ability to integrate reading and writing into the English Language Arts curriculum 
• Experience working with diverse populations 
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and build positive and appropriate relationships with students 

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee’s benefits below and click the link to see more:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

CPLC Community Schools offer high school students in low-income communities a culturally-relevant learning environment that caters to each student’s individual needs. Our vision is to grow the future leaders of our community by increasing educational achievement, graduation rates, civic participation, and college entrance and graduation. We are a non-profit charter holder for two charter high schools in the Tucson area.