About InspireNOLA
As the
highest performing open-admission charter network in the city of New Orleans,
InspireNOLA is working to inspire and transform an educational movement where
students can develop the academic and personal skills necessary to be prepared
for college, their community and the world. InspireNOLA currently operates
eight public charter schools and educates over 5,500 students, the majority of
whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a focus
on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the
needs of all students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a
model for excellence within the education community. The work of our team makes
a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.
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Position Summary
InspireNOLA Charter Schools is seeking a passionate, talented, and
dedicated Secondary Math Teachers for the 2021-2022 academic year. We are
pursuing candidates who are committed to the intellectual, emotional, physical,
and social growth of our students and who have a strong desire to continuously
develop in their profession.
Position Qualifications &
Competencies
- Belief in the mission and values of InspireNOLA;
- Bachelor’s degree
(required);
- Two or more years of
teaching experience (preferred);
- Louisiana Teacher
Certification or in progress;
- Proven success raising the
achievement levels of historically under-served students;
- Expertise in content area
and strong classroom management skills;
- Ability to work
collaboratively with school team, families and community members;
- Desire to continuously
improve instructional practices and willingness to engage in ongoing
professional development;
- Strong verbal and written
communication skills.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Design
and implement rigorous unit and engaging lesson plans that incorporate all
components of the InspireNOLA instructional model;
- Create
a structured, achievement-oriented learning environment, and develop a
positive rapport with students;
- Utilize
student data to drive instruction, re-teaching and classroom interventions;
- Exemplify
InspireNOLA’s core values in all interactions with students and their
families to demonstrate your commitment to students’ academic and
behavioral success;
- Proactively
manage student behavioral issues and adhere to school policies for
infractions and incentives;
- Participate
enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development
opportunities, including seeking and accepting continual feedback from
staff and administration;
- Consistently
engage in school-based professional development sessions (cluster and data
review meetings) as well as additional professional development
opportunities offered by the InspireNOLA Support Team office.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary
for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. A
comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage,
as well as TRSL, our employer retirement contribution, is included.
InspireNOLA is an equal opportunity
employer and an organization that values diversity. We do not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual
orientation, or national or ethnic origin. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish
language proficiency is a plus.