Middle School Humanities Teacher

About the position

Under the general supervision of your assigned Director, develop students' skills and competence in subject matter; develop student essential skills, as well as assist in preparing students for assessments and life beyond school. As professional educators: RPA teachers are expected to immerse students in collaborative learning experiences, critical thinking skills, and evidence-based explorations with a personalized proficiency-based learning methodology; RPA teachers engage with students, families, and colleagues both in class and while attending school-wide events including open enrollment, scheduling, graduation, and staff meetings; RPA teachers contribute to RPA's work culture by demonstrating RPA's vision, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction and student learning.
• Manage student behavior in a way that reflects and supports RPA culture.
• Develop curriculum and activity-based instructional materials that challenge students and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Personalize learning activities that are engaging, focused on student interests, and develop essential skills.
• Utilize proficiency-based assessment methodology and grading practices.
• Use current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based on a wide variety of student learning styles.
• Promote critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs.
• Use computers and technology and adopt school work systems, including Google Suite.
• Attend student support meetings, including 504, IEP, data team, and others as assigned.
• Implement a proficiency grading system in alignment with RPA’s mission and values.
• Implement academic and behavior interventions as needed to support student success.
• Support school culture and safety by fulfilling assigned campus supervision duties, including after-school and evening student activities and events.
• Utilize highly developed interpersonal skills to build relationships with students and staff.
• Engage in both regular and irregular staff, planning, student success, and student support meetings.
• Work as part of a professional teaching team.
• Self-evaluate and improve upon classroom outcomes and professional goals.
• Build high-quality relationships with students and staff.
• Participate in school promotional activities and student events that are outside of the regularly scheduled teaching hours.
• Embrace and uphold the vision, mission, and values of RPA.

Requirements

• The teacher will be responsible for teaching a variety of subjects, including Humanities.
• Work collaboratively with RPA's teaching team to support student learning and growth.
• Provide whole group and small group instruction.
• Supervise students in the classroom and during transition times.
• Attend faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and student events.

Benefits

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday.
• Work hours from 7:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.