| Position Category | Teaching - Jr. High School |
| Position Type | Full Time Certified Teaching Position |
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| School District | Savanna Public Schools |
| City, State | Savanna, OK |
| Description | Savanna Public School is seeking passionate professionals to inspire and lead the next generation for the 2024-2025 school year. If you’re ready to demonstrate Bulldog spirit and pride, we want to hear from you! Send your resumes and other required documents to apply@savanna.k12.ok.us Position Summary: As a teacher at Savanna Public Schools, you’ll be a champion for education throughout the district. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure each of your students master the objective of each lesson set forth by the curriculum. This will be accomplished through thoughtful planning, grade level/content area collaboration, implementing best practices learned from school leadership, district professional development, and other sources aligned to SDE guidelines. A growth-mindset and a desire to receive actionable feedback will ensure you are prepared to meet the rigorous demands of educating students in our district. |
| Required Qualifications | Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Oklahoma Teaching Certification in applicable secondary education subject area or the ability to be Emergency Certified in an appropriate secondary education subject area Other: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate self-discipline and initiative Abide by all district guidelines and policies as well, the state of Oklahoma’s Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers, and any relevant state statutes Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. Culture: Develop an affirming, achievement-oriented, and learning environment that invests students in learning as a life-long endeavor Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning Implement classroom behavior management systems that are equitable and restorative Communicate regularly, respectfully, and effectively with students, families, and colleagues Participate in school-based events, that take place outside of school hours, including but not limited to parent-teacher conferences Instruction: Internalize lesson plans through thoughtful planning that leverages district-provided resources and proven best practice aligned SDE requirements Implement curricula to meet college and career readiness standards Use student data to inform and refine data-driven teaching practices Provide students with feedback and support setting goals Differentiate instruction to ensure all students achieve at the highest level Accountable for students’ mastery of college and career readiness standards Development: Attend and participate in regular professional development facilitated by district staff Attend and participate in regular staff meetings, grade-level meetings, and content collaborative planning meetings Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings Supervisory Responsibilities: This role may be required to oversee teacher assistants and/or paraprofessionals Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from rare to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, tight deadlines and heavy workload Be able to sit or stand for long periods of time without a break Frequent use of electronic mail Accidents improbable outside of minor injuries, such as cuts, scrapes, or bruises Primarily require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions Normal effort or occasional periods of light physical activity, and outside duty Savanna Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Savanna Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable law. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Preference for applications will be as follows: 1) Certified With Experience 2)Certified 3)Emergency or Alternative Certification |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Cover Letter |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Resume |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Transcripts |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Teaching/Administration Certification |
| Application Instructions | Send the required document to apply@savanna.k12.ok.us |
| Link | https://www.savanna.k12.ok.us/page/jobs |
| Contact Name | Adan Newman |
| Contact Email | apply@savanna.k12.ok.us |