*History Teacher *

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Job Description

*Our Mission:*

Innovation ("Innovation") Charter School nurtures and develops students to be academically successful, socially mature, emotionally healthy, and equipped to lead self-directed and fulfilling lives. We welcome all students and we empower them to adapt, excel, innovate and lead. By instilling the core values of collaboration, tolerance, respect, activism, safety and innovation, students will graduate prepared for success in college and careers.

*Description*

To achieve the mission of Innovation Charter High School, History teachers at Innovation ensure that our student-innovators achieve rigorous academic goals. Specifically, these teachers co-plan, co-instruct, and co-assess students in the mainstream classroom. Under the direction of the Assistant Principal and Special Education Coordinator, our teachers collaborate to develop, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an inclusive learning environment to enable all students to fulfill their academic potential.

*Minimum Qualifications*

Must possess and maintain New York State Permanent, Professional, or Initial Teaching Certification 7-12 History or be on a certification pathway, such as enrollment in a graduate school of education

3 years of classroom teaching in an urban setting and a Master's degree are preferred.

*Goals and Responsibilities*

Our primary goal is to ensure that every student receives a high school diploma and enters college or embarks on a career pathway.

We believe every student can learn. Our teachers ensure that each unit, lesson and assessment is individually differentiated based on the specific learning needs and interests of students in their classes. Our teachers teach or co-teach five periods each day and employ models for effective co-teaching to deliver standards-based lessons that push the educational attainment of all learners.

*Use assessment data to improve student performance on school and State assessments*

Our teachers work together with Department Teams and Department Chairs to analyze data from NWEA MAP testing, Regents Exams, and student assessments to implement an instructional plan to meet the needs of each IEP student.

*Cultivate Innovation's core values in our student body*

Throughout our professional practice, we embody our school's core values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect, Safety, Activism, and Accountability. We also encourage our students to exemplify these core values in their academic work and their personal conduct.

*Complete a minimum of 40 hours of professional development per year*

Learning is a lifelong endeavor. Our teachers receive support and professional development from the Assistant Principal, IEP Coordinator, and Professional Development Coordinator, and may also receive external professional development.

*Provide out of class student support to achieve Innovation's mission*

Success at Innovation requires going above and beyond. In addition to classroom teaching, you will engage in our Enrichment Week, after school program, and extracurricular activities.

Additional duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.

*Supervisor:*

The Principal or their designee.

*Evaluation*

Teacher performance is formally appraised during evaluation cycles that occur at least two times during the school year. Appraisals are transparent, collaborative, intended to promote professional growth, and based on accomplishment of the major goals and responsibilities outlined in your job description.

*Salary & Benefits*

This is a full-time position. Salary range is $62,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience. Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, Paid Family Leave, and a 401k retirement plan with an employer matching contribution up to 5%.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Physical Setting: * Charter school Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate: * New York, NY 10029: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person