DP Biology/Chemistry Teacher
- Employer
- Uplift Education
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Salary
- Commensurate
- Posted
- Jan 17, 2025
- Closes
- Jan 20, 2025
- Ref
- 2882278714
- Discipline
- Physics, Life Sciences, Biology & Biophysics
- Role Type
- Professor / Teacher
- Career Level
- Full Professor / Educator
- Education
- Bachelor
- Work Mode
- Onsite
- Contract Type
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Other
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 Educations 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
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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 childrens 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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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 Educations 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
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Print Version
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 childrens 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.
Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary
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