Job Description
Day to Day:
Work with the Schools scope and sequence to create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that employ a variety of teaching strategies, provide meaningful instruction, and maximize time on task
Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
Structure compelling, standards-based lessons that challenge students critical thinking and align with lesson, unit, and grade-level objectives
Regularly evaluate student progress using a variety of assessment methods including standardized assessments, teacher-designed tests, and samples of student work
Utilize the google platform for document development
Support the development of the 1:1 device implementation for students, including instructing digital citizenship
Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with other program directors, and outside professional opportunities
Communicate regularly with families to share academic progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship
About:
A client of Insight Global is a School District (ECS) that is nestled in Pittsburghs east end community and is a tuition-free, public K12 charter school. The school combines academic rigor with an innovative multi-disciplinary, out-the-door learning approach based on eco-literacy and rooted in real-world problems that build active, engaged, and empathetic citizens. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting list, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally focused education.
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
PA teaching certification in Biology 7-12 OR General Science OR Environmental Science
Prior teaching experience at the secondary level
1-5 years of teaching experience
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Hands on lab experience or willing to do labs with students
Worked in a school district with a very diverse population, academic situations/disabilities and backgrounds
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.