Summer School Teacher

This is a summer school position.

Employment is seasonal and temporary.

Your Mission

Within our summer school program, you will provide service to targeted student populations across multiple grade levels to provide high-quality academic and enrichment programs.

Our summer school programs aim to:

• Address unfinished learning from the 22-23 school year and increase academic achievement
• Develop student socio-emotional skills and increase student efficacy by building skills and competencies
• Strengthen the effectiveness of school-community partnerships
• Promote student health and wellness

You will report to the summer school site leader/coordinator.

Schedule:

The proposed schedule variation is below (this is subject to change before the start of the summer programming.

• Duration of summer school: June 12th - July 21st; closed July 3rd - 7th
• 6-7 hours a day
• 25 days
• 2-3 days of professional development
• Planning and meetings May - July

Your Responsibilities

Planning

• Independently plan Instructional materials that align to state content standards and are appropriate for diverse learners, requiring intellectual preparation that considers potential misconceptions.
• Collect/analyze formal and informal data to monitor progress of all students.
• All lessons connect to students’ prior knowledge and experiences.

Instructional Delivery

• Set academic expectations that challenge and create productive struggle.
• Persist with the lesson, ask probing questions, and address student mistakes until there is evidence that students demonstrate mastery of the objective.
• Consistently implement an 80/20 classroom where 80% of the time students are engaged in rigorous practice, different types of thinking and doing the heavy cognitive lift to take the initiative of their own learning.
• Convey accurate content knowledge in multiple contexts.
• Integrate learning objectives with other disciplines.
• Always presents content that is reflective of and affirming to students' identities and brings awareness to global diversity.
• Adapt lessons to address the individual needs of all students and provide differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure students have the opportunity to master what is being taught.

Learning Environment

• Procedures, routines, and transitions are clear and efficient to create a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Consistently engages in community and restorative circles with students.
• The teacher builds trust authentically and cares for the whole child as well as the family unit the child is a part of.
• Advocates for the needs of students in the classroom.

Professional Practices and Responsibilities

• Meet professional standards in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators and Compass Rose Employee handbook/policies. (e.g., attendance, professional appearance, and behaviors, timeliness to work, meeting deadlines, using discretion with confidential information, using good judgment in performing responsibilities)
• Set short- and long-term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection, and supervisor feedback.
• Engage in professional learning communities and meetings
• Communicate with parents/guardians regularly regarding students' academic and social/emotional growth.
• Exemplify the mission, vision, and goals of the school to students, colleagues, parents, and families.

You

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Have content knowledge in the area you are applying as indicated by your major/minor, previous experiences, or certifications.
• For Special Education Teachers: Hold a Special Education K-12 and core content certificate
• can pass a criminal background check

Compensation and Benefits

• $25/ hour
• Bonus pay of $350 for 13 consecutive days of service or $700 for the full summer commitment
• Paid July 31st

COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at (210) 540-9265