Biology teacher job description

We are currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year!

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WHO WE ARE:

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities driven by our Core Values: children first, respect, determination, continuous improvement, and gratitude. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience running educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators & industry leaders and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.

PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

What Will You Do?

• Establish a culture of high expectations that ensures that all scholars in the classroom meet their projected growth goals
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with State Standards and PLA Instructional Guidelines
• Assess students regularly and personalize classroom instruction based on assessment data and each scholar's needs
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Ensure scholar classroom retention of 80% during an academic school year

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Credential required OR Enrolled in an accredited teacher licensing program
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Strength in using data to drive instruction
• Willingness to align your mission with the vision of PLA’s Core Values.

Why should you apply?
PLA offers student loan forgiveness and support (for those that qualify), competitive salary and benefits, strong Professional Development, leverage & integrated technology, appreciation and recognition year-round, participation in free Summer Program & job training program for your dependents, and additional income opportunities.

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Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

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Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experience designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Assist and support building principal to ensure on-site administration and execution of the district's educational programs, policies, and regulations and quality instruction for all students in a safe and healthy environment.

* Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's instruction curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
* Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
* Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
* Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
* Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
* Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
* Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students' progress and report to parents as needed and required.
* Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
* Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
* Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.
* Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems.
* Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
* Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
* Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable).
* Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district's uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment.
* Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district.
* Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
* Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
* Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
* Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
* Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
* Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

School is one of the first places where students can begin to imagine the futures they'll have, and so much of that comes back to the teachers that inspire them. So, amid crisis-level teacher shortages, Elevate K-12 is on a mission to expand access to live education across the country, so no student is without a teacher.

We're bringing the classroom of the future to life with our proprietary livestream learning systems which connect certified Live Teachers to hundreds of classrooms across the United States to provide fully synchronous and interactive instruction, directly into classrooms and on a school's bell schedule. Our programs are powered by passionate teachers, curriculum experts, and former educators, and they're all designed to keep the classroom experience as engaging and inspiring as possible.

Elevate K-12 is a creative, challenging, and adventurous community where individuals and teams are driven by growth, collaboration, and the goal to constantly push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. But through all of this, we always remember why we're here: to make sure that access to a certified teacher can be a reality for every student, no matter where they live or what their circumstance.

Why Us

• This is a 1099 contract position, ensuring you maintain a high level of freedom and flexibility. You will become a part of our Teacher Network, and once allocated to a class, you will have the ultimate work-life balance with part-time hours!
• We pay for both teaching hours as well as administrative time. Our Biology Teachers earn $22/hour!
• 100% remote – forget about the commute! You can teach your students from anywhere that has a great high-speed internet connection.
• An in-school Classroom Coach will be allocated to work with you and help with grading, parent-teacher communication, etc. No more lunch duty! This means you get to focus on what's most important – teaching Biology to your students!
• We take care of curriculum so that you can focus on teaching Biology and finding new and exciting ways to engage your students.
• We offer the ability to participate in professional learning opportunities to help effectively teach in the Elevate environment.
• Our mission is to bring equity to education, and you will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with your students every day. Never miss a "light bulb" moment!

Who You Are

Teachers at Elevate K-12 have a passion for building relationships with their students. This is an opportunity to focus on the core of your craft – teaching Biology – while we support you with curriculum, content, and classroom management. You will never have to step foot into a classroom again as we bring education into the future!

Our Biology Teachers have the flexibility to work fully remote and around your schedule part-time (up to 25 hours per week). We require that you have at least a three-hour block of time available per day to ensure you can be allocated a classroom. However, if you have additional availability, you will have opportunities to take on more classrooms and impact more students!

Currently we are seeking a Biology Teacher who is certified to teach for grade level 7th or higher, who is interested in a virtual and fully remote opportunity. If you have a passion for teaching students and impacting outcomes, we hope to hear from you!

What You'll Need

• An active, verifiable Biology teaching certificate in the United States.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in the United States.
• A daily available time block of at least three hours, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm EST.
• Ability to work a part-time schedule of 5-25 hours per week.
• A laptop/desktop computer with a great internet connection.
• Past experience working with students in grades 7-12.
• Most importantly – a passion for helping students!

What You'll Do

• Become a part of our Teacher Network, which will enable you to take on virtual classroom assignments as well as substitute teaching opportunities.
• Teach students virtually while using Elevate K-12's proprietary education software portal. You will teach up to 3-5 hours per day during regular school hours.
• Teach Biology for grades 7-12 for a school district inthe United States .
• Provide high quality, live instruction.
• Engage with students in a dynamic classroom environment using Elevate K-12 prepared content and curriculum.
• Collaborate effectively with Elevate K-12 team members to improve student learning.
• Design your schedule and maximize your time.

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Thank you for your interest in Elevate K-12. We are excited to have you join us on our journey to bring equity and opportunity to our students, regardless of zip code!

Elevate K-12 is an equal opportunity employer.