POSITION OVERVIEW
Teachers are entrusted with advancing the mission of Tulsa Honor Academy.Reporting to the Leadership Team, teachers are responsible for the development and execution of a standards-aligned curriculum, continuous improvement of their instructional practices based on feedback and support, and collaboration on areas of instructional and/or curricular need at the school. Teachers will be held accountable by the Leadership Team regarding performance, growth,student achievement, and quality of curriculum.
This position is a full-time position with a start date of July 1, 2020.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily Instruction of scholars
Embody mission and vision of school
Create standards-aligned curriculum including scope and sequence, year-long calendar, unit plans, and lesson plans; develop interim,midterm, and final assessments as needed
Develop and implement ambitious, and standards-aligned lesson plans targeted with end goal of student performance at or above grade level expectations
Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times
Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in whole-class and individual settings
Provide academic support and tutoring to small groups or individual students as needed/ scheduled
Analyze student achievement data in collaboration with instructional coach, content team, and grade level team.
Implement data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery
Communicate regularly and proactively with students and families
Keep current and up-to date grades for scholars that reflect mastery on stated standards and objectives
Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in all professional development and learning activities
Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices, using school’s teacher performance rubric as a guide
Use feedback to make productive changes in performance
Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines
Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout the year
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Work cooperatively with administration and other staff members in implementing IEPs
Draft and revise IEPs as necessary to ensure that needs of special education students are being served
Deliver instruction using variety of targeted learning modalities in order to develop necessary skills (motor, language, cognitive, memory) using methods to enhance student achievement
Maintain detailed, meticulous student IEP and 504 records according to state and federal guidelines
Provide daily tutoring and supports to special education and other students in individual or small group settings