Description: The Kindezi Schools are always seeking genius-awakening team members to collectively evolve our community with love and joy. Please share your genius with us TODAY!
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction
Develop and deliver high-quality differentiated instruction in one or more subject areas
Implement MTSS structures to support all scholars
Analyze data and develop action plans to constantly improve student achievement through rigorous and meaningful differentiated instruction.
Ensure that all 504 & IEPs are met to support the individual needs of the student.
Maintain a positive learning virtual environment that cultivates both the academic and socio-emotional needs of the students.
Maintain a positive classroom virtual culture with tier-one interventions in place
Strive to meet network and school-based academic and social-emotional learning goals
Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the virtual classroom, and recording grades.
Adhere to network parent communication policy/guidelines
Coordinates parent/teacher communication and conferences in accordance with school policy to review student’s performance, behavior, and other issues.
Administer and/or support the state and local standardized testing processes and policies.
Plan and execute field trips and project-based learning opportunities
Professionalism
Actively participate in instructional coaching sessions, professional development, and lesson planning clinics
Be prompt and present daily; eager to participate in parent meetings, and other school functions that require student supervision after hours. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role.
Develop meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education-related issues and school events
Openly collaborate with other teachers and grade level team
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals
Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.
Requirements: Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (2.4+ GPA)
Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
Active Level 4 (or higher) teacher certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission is highly preferred, or has reciprocity eligibility, OR may adhere to ONE of the following alternative credentialing options:
Hold a Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the subject matter in which you teach (ie. Elementary Education, History, Biology, English, etc.);
Have evidence of 21+ credit hours in specialized training in the subject(s) taught, such as an academic major or the equivalent in the subject(s);
Pass or exempt the GACE Program Admissions Assessment; or
Pass the GACE content assessment for the area/subject taught
WORK EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of teaching experience in an urban environment preferred
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary schedule
Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Work Days: 202 Days (191 work days and 11 paid holidays)
Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt