Purpose Built Schools Atlanta – Thomasville Heights Elementary Looking for 3-5 Social Studies Teacher at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Job description:

Teachers are responsible for providing research-based instruction aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards and Georgia Standards of Excellence. The teacher will integrate a variety of research-based resources and strategies to support instruction. Per the vision of the school, teachers will focus on literacy and math as critical foundations, and create interdisciplinary learning opportunities (e.g., integration of content from STEAM disciplines) while fostering 21st century skills in students.

The teacher works as a team member both within the classroom, across the grade level team, and vertically with other grade levels. Teams of teachers will have the opportunity to plan together, attend professional development together, and perfect their craft as educators.

Teachers will administer a variety of assessments to monitor student progress (e.g., authentic, curriculum-based, criterion-referenced, norm-referenced), maintain open lines of communication with parents and/or guardians, and plan instruction. They will integrate technology into their teaching, as appropriate.

Responsibilities include:

Effective classroom instruction:
a. Planning, implementing, and monitoring instruction and interventions as part of a Multi-Tiered System of Support / Response to Intervention structure.
b. Leveraging robust research-based curricula, resources, and strategies to enhance instruction.
c. Using a variety of data collection measures to drive instruction and intervention.
d. Designing inquiry-driven classroom experiences with a STEAM (STEM + the Arts) focus.
e. Fostering classroom culture that facilitates intrinsic drive for learning and personal growth among students.

Personal professional growth
a. Participating in joint planning during teacher planning time.
b. Reflecting on teaching practices and seeking appropriate help and support from the leadership team.
c. Collaborating through learning communities on topics of mutual interest, such as vertical alignment of the curriculum, literacy strategies, etc.

Supporting the team’s execution and professional growth
a. Leading joint planning or collaborative learning communities, when appropriate to the teacher’s interests and strengths.
b. Supporting assistant teachers, paraprofessionals, practicum students, and any other team members in their professional growth especially with regards to supporting all members of the team to deliver high-quality literacy and math foundations to all students.
c. Mentoring new or established teachers as needed.

Working with family’s stakeholders
a. Proactively communicate with family and/or guardians.
b. Involve community stakeholders in learning experiences for students, when appropriate.
c. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s required. Master’s, Specialist, Doctorate degree preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: * T4 –T7 Georgia Professional Certification required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location