Title: 7th Grade ELA Teacher: Uplift Heights Middle School (25-26)
Position Type: Teacher-Middle
Location: Uplift Heights Middle School
Description: Mission Statement
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Equity Vision Statement
Uplift Education proactively engages scholars, families, and staff members to thrive as their authentic selves and partner in the journey required to identify, address, and correct existing and potential inequities. Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Help students develop the skills necessary to be a productive member of society.
Duties/Responsibilities:
School ResponsibilitiesArrives at school 15 minutes before carpool and is available for assigned duties or set-up (7:15 am).Stays at school until time designated by School Director/Managing Director or as business necessitates.Participates in school-wide and individual professional development, including the 2 -3-week summer session.Attends and participates in all staff meetings.Performs necessary duties including but not limited to bus, morning, lunch, and after noon duties.Chaperones field lessons and field trips.Abides by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.Upholds the code of conduct and all school policies.Maintains and supports a positive professional school culture.Models behavior within the code of conduct.Supports and follows directives of campus administrators.Clerical, instructional, and behavioral support for scholars as needed.Enrolled in and complete all Texas Reading Academies Training.
Team ResponsibilitiesWorks as part of interdisciplinary team planning and aligning and integrating curricula that will be consistently assessed. Attends all grade level meetings.Works with grade level to address and resolve student issues.Classroom ResponsibilitiesCreates rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson specific lesson plans.Sets clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.Maintains a productive, safe, and focused learning environment.Consistently enforces Uplift Education's core mission and values.Creates and provides meaningful and frequent assessments in a timely manner, utilizing the daily conference time to do so.Provides necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.Effectively teaches the adopted curriculum, the Uplift curriculum and the International Baccalaureate components.Goes above and beyond to ensure all students are meeting appropriate standards.Keeps parents well-informed about students' progress, providing frequent feedback in accordance with campus guidelines, weekly assessments and quarterly report cards.Maintains an open-door policy.Upholds all school policies within the classroom.Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and public agencies in support of the attendance program.Complete network and/or state-mandated trainings by due date.Qualifications:
Education, Experience, and/or Certification(s)Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree (B.A./ B.S.) from an accredited college or university required. Master's Degree is preferred but not required.Experience Requirements: Previous Teaching experience a plusSpecial Skills/Certifications: Must have valid Texas Teacher Certification or be enrolled in an Uplift designated certification course.All K-3 teachers, including special education teachers, and principals are required to attend the HB 3 Reading Academies by the end of the 2022 - 2023 school year.
Required Skills/Abilities:Communication Skills: Bilingual Skills: Spanish speaking a plusTechnology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook). Ability to use basic office equipment. The ability to learn and use other software as necessary.Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours will be necessary.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is low to high and may have frequent interruptions. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.
Starting Salary: $60,000
Application Procedure:
Apply online
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.
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Title: Special Education Teacher: Uplift Infinity MS/HS (25-26)
Position Type: Teacher-Middle
Location: Uplift Infinity Middle School
Description: Mission Statement:
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Equity Vision Statement:
Uplift Education proactively engages scholars, families, and staff members to thrive as their authentic selves and partner in the journey required to identify, address, and correct existing and potential inequities.
Summary:
Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Develop student ability level instructional materials through modified curriculum and prepared lesson plans. Conduct work in self-contained, team, departmental or itinerant capacity as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
School Responsibilities Arrives at school 15 minutes before carpool and is available for assigned dutiesStays at school until time designated by School Director or as business necessitatesParticipates in school-wide and individual professional development, including the 2 -3 week summer sessionAttends and participates in all staff meetingsPerforms necessary duties including but not limited to bus, morning lunch, and afternoon dutiesChaperones field lessons and field tripsCommunicates with all staffReports to appropriate administratorsAbides by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglectUpholds the code of conduct and all school policiesMaintains and supports a positive professional school cultureModels behavior within the code of conductSupports and follows directives of campus administratorsInstructional StrategiesWork in conjunction with students, parents and other members of staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.Design, write and use instructional, therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and ensure written plan is available for review.Ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs are met through creation and implementation of appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment.Collaborate with classroom teacher on student IEP to ensure all modifications are met and help special education students in regular class when appropriate.Participate in ARD Committee meetings on an ongoing basis.Design instructional activities by using data from students learning styles assessment.Ensure IEP guidelines are met when presenting subject matter.Use an assortment of media and techniques to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.Produce and oversee the teacher aide and volunteer assignments.Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process.Growth and DevelopmentDevelop formal and informal assessments to evaluate student success.Oversee or ensure personal care, medical care and feedings of students as stated in IEP.Manage and care for all extracurricular duties as assigned.Serve as an example for students; support mission of charter.
Classroom ManagementPrepare classroom to enhance learning and aid in the physical, social, and emotional development of the students.Control student behavior and implement discipline plan. This includes handling crisis situation and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.Collaborate with the classroom teachers regarding student behavior management programs according to IEP.Collaborate with charter and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical and personal needs of student.Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.Provide input on books, equipment and material selection.
CommunicationEnsure good communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences.Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.Present information accurately through clear communication skills.
OtherEnrich job skills through professional development activities.Keep up to date and abide by federal, state and charter policies for special education teachers.Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required.Be active in faculty meetings and assist in staff committees as required.Assist scholars with toileting needs as necessary.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
This position provides oversight to Teacher's Aide. Successful candidates carry out these responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A./ B.S.) from an accredited college or university required. Must have a Texas Teacher Certification with required special education endorsements for assignments or be able to obtain such. Spanish speaking is a plus.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to set priorities. Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, students, and parents.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook). Ability to use basic office equipment. The ability to learn and use other software as necessary.
Safety Duties & Responsibilities
Every employee of the School has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them.
Physical / Mental Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
Work Environment
The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods of time viewing a computer screen, and noise levels from moderate to high. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.
Other Qualifications
Satisfactory criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.
Modifications of Duties & Essential Functions
Uplift Education retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
Starting Salary: $60,000
High Needs Subject Stipend: $4,000
Application Procedure:
Apply online
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status . click apply for full job details
Title: Geometry Teacher: Uplift Mighty High (25-26)
Position Type: Teacher - High
Location: Uplift Mighty High School
Description: Mission Statement:
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Equity Vision Statement:
Uplift Education proactively engages scholars, families, and staff members to thrive as their authentic selves and partner in the journey required to identify, address, and correct existing and potential inequities.
SUMMARY
Provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Help students develop the skills necessary to be a productive member of society.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Classroom Responsibilities
• Creates rigorous and engaging daily learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical growth and development of children to improve school readiness
• Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social interaction and communication.
• Includes activities that support the social and emotional development of children.
• Constantly observes children and maintains child assessment records
• Implements indoor and outdoor activities that encourage and promote physical development.
• Provides learning experiences that promote cognitive development and promote language and cognitive development
• Sets clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction
• Maintains a productive, safe, and focused learning environment
• Consistently enforces Uplift Education's core mission and values
• Creates and provides meaningful and frequent assessments in a timely manner, utilizing the daily conference time to do so
• Provides necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students
• Effectively teaches the adopted curriculum, the Uplift curriculum and the International Baccalaureate components
• Goes above and beyond to ensure all students are meeting appropriate standards
• Keeps parents well-informed about students' progress, providing frequent feedback in accordance with campus guidelines, weekly assessments and quarterly report cards
• Maintains an open-door policy
• Upholds all school policies within the classroom
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and public agencies in support of the attendance program
• Helps arrange a physical environment in which children can work and play safely.
• Other duties as assigned
School Responsibilities
• Arrives at school 15 minutes before carpool and is available for assigned duties or set-up (7:15 am)
• Stays at school until time designated by School Director/Managing Director or as needed
• Participates in school-wide and individual professional development, including the 2-3 week summer session
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings
• Performs necessary duties including but not limited to bus, morning lunch, and afternoon duties
• Chaperones field lessons and field trips
• Communicates with all staff
• Reports to appropriate administrators
• Abides by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect
• Upholds the code of conduct and all school policies
• Maintains and supports a positive professional school culture
• Models behavior within the code of conduct
• Supports and follows directives of campus administrators
Team Responsibilities
• Works as part of interdisciplinary team planning and aligning and integrating curricula that will be consistently assessed
• Attends all grade level meetings
• Works with grade level to address and resolve student issues
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A./ B.S.) from an accredited college or university required. Must have a valid Texas Teacher EC-6 Certification. Teachers of record must be "highly qualified," as defined by No Child Left Behind Act (federal law). Spanish speaking a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to read, analyze, and apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions in written or oral form and be able to set priorities. This individual must possess the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, students, and parents.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Have working knowledge of human behavior and have expressive and receptive language abilities. Possess the ability to incorporate creativity with learning experiences.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including advanced features of Excel, possess the ability to use basic office equipment and the ability to learn and use other software as necessary.
SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Every employee of the school has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what theyknowtoothers;torecognizeunsafeactionsandsituations;towarnothersofunsafesituations;to reacttoemergencysituationsandtoreporthazardousorunsafepracticestothoseinapositionto correct them.
PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time; walk; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time. Must be able to frequently twist, turn, kneel, bend, and stoop multiple times a day and be able to perform physical activities with children and be able to monitor children's safety in all activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods of time viewing a computer screen, and noise levels from moderate to high. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.
MODIFICATION OF DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Uplift Education retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
Starting Salary: $60,000
Application Procedure:
Apply online
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.
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Title: Algebra 1/ Pre-algebra Teacher: Uplift Wisdom Middle School (25-26)
Position Type: Teacher-Middle
Location: Uplift Wisdom Middle School
Description: Mission Statement
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Equity Vision Statement
Uplift Education proactively engages scholars, families, and staff members to thrive as their authentic selves and partner in the journey required to identify, address, and correct existing and potential inequities. Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Help students develop the skills necessary to be a productive member of society.
Duties/Responsibilities:
School ResponsibilitiesArrives at school 15 minutes before carpool and is available for assigned duties or set-up (7:15 am).Stays at school until time designated by School Director/Managing Director or as business necessitates.Participates in school-wide and individual professional development, including the 2 -3-week summer session.Attends and participates in all staff meetings.Performs necessary duties including but not limited to bus, morning, lunch, and after noon duties.Chaperones field lessons and field trips.Abides by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.Upholds the code of conduct and all school policies.Maintains and supports a positive professional school culture.Models behavior within the code of conduct.Supports and follows directives of campus administrators.Clerical, instructional, and behavioral support for scholars as needed.Enrolled in and complete all Texas Reading Academies Training.
Team ResponsibilitiesWorks as part of interdisciplinary team planning and aligning and integrating curricula that will be consistently assessed. Attends all grade level meetings.Works with grade level to address and resolve student issues.Classroom ResponsibilitiesCreates rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson specific lesson plans.Sets clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.Maintains a productive, safe, and focused learning environment.Consistently enforces Uplift Education's core mission and values.Creates and provides meaningful and frequent assessments in a timely manner, utilizing the daily conference time to do so.Provides necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.Effectively teaches the adopted curriculum, the Uplift curriculum and the International Baccalaureate components.Goes above and beyond to ensure all students are meeting appropriate standards.Keeps parents well-informed about students' progress, providing frequent feedback in accordance with campus guidelines, weekly assessments and quarterly report cards.Maintains an open-door policy.Upholds all school policies within the classroom.Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and public agencies in support of the attendance program.Complete network and/or state-mandated trainings by due date.Qualifications:
Education, Experience, and/or Certification(s)Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree (B.A./ B.S.) from an accredited college or university required. Master's Degree is preferred but not required.Experience Requirements: Previous Teaching experience a plusSpecial Skills/Certifications: Must have valid Texas Teacher Certification or be enrolled in an Uplift designated certification course.All K-3 teachers, including special education teachers, and principals are required to attend the HB 3 Reading Academies by the end of the 2022 - 2023 school year.
Required Skills/Abilities:Communication Skills: Bilingual Skills: Spanish speaking a plusTechnology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook). Ability to use basic office equipment. The ability to learn and use other software as necessary.Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours will be necessary.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is low to high and may have frequent interruptions. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.
Starting Salary: $60,000
Application Procedure:
Apply online
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.
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