Math & Science Teachers - (Grades 4 & 5)
Posted: Continuous
2012-02-02
Available: 07/02/2012
E.L. Haynes PCS Georgia Ave Campus - Middle School
E. L. Haynes Public Charter School
Teacher Job AnnouncementMath & Science Teachers (Grades 4 & 5)
About
E.L. Haynes Public
Charter School was founded in 2004 and has an award-winning program based on
effective practices for advancing student achievement. E.L. Haynes is among the
top-performing charter schools in Washington D.C., and is recognized locally
and nationally as a model and for our exceptional student achievement gains.
E.L. Haynes currently serves over 800 students in grades PreK-9 and continues
to grow until it serves PreK-12th grade.
Our Mission
Every E.L. Haynes
student of every race, socioeconomic status, and home language will reach high
levels of academic achievement and be prepared to succeed at the college of his
or her choice. Every E.L. Haynes student will be adept at mathematical
reasoning, will use scientific methods effectively to frame and solve problems,
and will develop the lifelong skills needed to be successful individuals,
active community members, and responsible citizens.
Description
The primary responsibilities of an E.L. Haynes classroom teacher include:
- Plan and deliver exceptional instruction based on E.L. Haynes' rigorous academic standards, student assessment data, and E.L. Haynes curriculum framework.
- Conduct and organize on-going
assessments of student performance using multiple assessment tools
including standardized tests, performance assessments, anecdotal records,
and individualized assessments as appropriate.
- Collaborate and co-teach with
Inclusion and ELL teachers and Teaching Associates (when
applicable).
- Create a classroom culture and
environment that demonstrates the E. L. Haynes Promise by consistently
modeling the promise, practicing Responsive Classroom techniques,
displaying recent high-quality student work, and maintaining a classroom
that is designed and organized for maximal student learning.
- Engage parents and families in
their students' academic success in keeping with the principle that the
primary relationship between the school and a family is through the
classroom teacher.
- Be an active member of the E.
L. Haynes Professional Learning Community.
- Contribute to the productivity
of the school as a whole.
- Attend and participate in
school events outside of regular school hours.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have two or
more years of teaching experience in an urban setting and will be highly
qualified under NCLB. He/she will also:
- Be relentless about meeting the
needs of every child in a diverse population.
- Be a strong classroom manager.
- Be an effective planner of
standards-based units and lessons that include differentiated
instruction.
- Have experience with
data-driven instruction.
- Have a proven track record of
being a strong team player.
- Be committed to his/her own
learning and professional development.
Spanish speakers and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits
We offer a competitive
salary and benefits package, depending on experience and qualifications.
E.L. Haynes is an equal-opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit,
hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills
and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or
any other protected status. E.L. Haynes will fully comply with all
employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely
on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement
of the position being filled.
To Apply
Please visit the Join
Our Team page, Open Positions on the E.L. Haynes website; www.elhaynes.org/positions.html to
submit an application. You may upload your resume and other relevant
documents.
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