Middle School Teacher

MISSION

The mission of The PATH School is to provide a purpose-driven, culturally responsive learning environment that challenges scholars academically while supporting their social and emotional growth in order to develop conscientious citizens who transform their communities.

Job summary

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with scholars, families, administrators, and PATH team members.
• Display an understanding of The PATH School's vision, mission, and core values.
• Invest in the learners’ well-being, health, and safety, physically, socially, and emotionally.
• Deep knowledge and passion for content areas: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Humanities, Physical education, Music, Art or Theater
• Teaches content and skills in English Language Arts, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to middle school scholars
• Adapts ELA material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge scholars
• Complete assessments, reports, grading, planning, and conferences with students, staff, and families within appropriate timelines.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
• Ensure proper implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plans, Individualized Education, and 504 programs.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regularly to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Manage scholar behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and systems of the school.
• Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Skills/Qualifications
• Valid Indiana Teaching License or seeking reciprocation (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Pass a criminal background check (Required)
• The ability to develop caring relationships with scholars and families
• Experience in analyzing student data and using data to inform instruction
• Excellent communication, superior listening skills, organizational skills, and decision-making ability

• Expectations
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including two weeks during the summer and weekly department meetings
• Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (ex. family nights, student performances, field trips, family conferences, Back-to-School Nights, etc.).
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis, Monday - Friday
• Ability to operate computers, classroom technology, and computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, copiers, and cell phone functions such as text, email, etc.)

• Physical requirements
• Ability to stand for ⅔ of the work day
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to work in an environment with an above-average level of noise

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health and Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by The PATH School
• Health Spending Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• TERF/PERF retirement plans with Employer contributions
• Paid Professional Development opportunities
• 90 Minute prep periods
• 50-minute lunch break