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The hiring school is Compass Rose Destiny High School

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Have content knowledge in the area you are applying to, as indicated by your major/minor, prior experience, or certifications.
• Can pass a criminal background check.

Preferred:

• Minimum 1-2 years of teaching experience
• Teacher certification for core content

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based upon credentials and experience (Teacher salary here), paid out on a 12-month basis.
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options and telehealth services.
• Mental Health and Wellness Supports: Employee Assistance Access for All Employees, with counseling services available. If on benefits, additional wellness resources are available.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave, as well as all school holidays.
• Participation in the Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS).
• Employee assistance programs that provide access to mental and emotional well-being support.

Growth and Development

• Teacher Leader Opportunities, including AP-in-Training Cohort. Leader Residency Program, Grade Team Lead, Social Media Manager, District Content Lead, etc.
• Training on multiple EdTech platforms, including Canva, NWEA, I-Ready, Bullseye, Bibliotech, Google Classroom, Promethon Technologies, Flipgrid, Frontline, and Branching Minds.
• Training on curriculum, including Eureka K-5 Math, Carnegie Learning, IXL DeAlba, SummitK12 (Science), Amplify, Odell, Lowman, Studies Weekly, TCI, SAVVAS, Creative Curriculum (PK- Teaching Strategies), and Amplify - mClass.
• Teacher-led campus Projects and Initiatives that vary by campus. Some examples include, but are not limited to: Community Garden, Orchestra Club, Anime Club, Youth Adult Leadership Programming, High School Work Study Teaching Assistant Program, Jazz Team, Multicultural Club, Flag Football, Creative Writing Club, First Down Fan Club, Video Game Club, Afterschool Athletics through Sky Hawks Sports Academy, etc.

Your Mission



Redefine what’s possible in public education. It is your primary responsibility to prepare all students with the academic and social skills necessary to persist and engage productively in their communities. However, learning does not stop in the classroom. At Compass Rose, we engage with the community regularly, asking families what they want to see from their graduates, listening to them, and taking their wishes seriously, and we use the information we learn to shape our schools. Our goal is to always align our program with the desires of our community. To this end, you teach:

• A set of college-bound, academically and culturally relevant skills that prepare students to be successful in college and the competitive world beyond.
• A set of social/emotional skills related to how we treat one another, work as a team, and coach ourselves to work through the challenges we face.

Your Responsibilities

Planning

• Instructional materials align to state content standards and are appropriate for diverse learners, requiring intellectual preparation that considers potential misconceptions.
• Data assessments collect/analyze formal and informal data to monitor the progress of all students.
• All lessons connect to students’ prior knowledge and experiences.
• Questions encourage all students to engage in complex, higher-order thinking.

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, uses 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, and not limited to academics, attendance, social-emotional well-being, etc.
• Exemplify the mission, vision, and goals of the school to students, colleagues, parents, and families.

Other School Responsibilities

• Abide by COVID policies in place at the time of employment.
• Maintain electronic grade books and timely submission of grades.
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins and observation debrief meetings.
• Provide after-school or Saturday tutoring as well as student recruitment events
• Attend campus and network professional development.
• Hold and attend parent-teacher meetings and report-card pick-up.
• Participate actively in a minimum number of student recruitment events annually (as determined by the network and school guidance).
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.

• Are flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Are excited to contribute to a growing and changing organization.
• Can build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Are committed to restorative justice and keeping students in class to learn.
• Know how to look for clarity in moments of ambiguity.
• Are receptive to consistent feedback and coaching.
• Are resilient through challenges with a sense of optimism and perseverance.
• Have a track record of going above and beyond in the service of students and families.

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 the 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

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Some working conditions that are required for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Standing (Frequently)
• Bending (Frequently)
• Walking (Frequently)
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds (Frequently)
• Hearing on the phone and in person (Occasionally)
• working outside - Occasionally
• Reading (Frequently)
• Exposure to loud noises (Frequently)
• Working in confined areas (Occasionally)
• Travel to other work sites within a 25-mile radius (Seldom)

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

This position may be partially or fully funded from federal grants or programs, state grants, philanthropic grants, or local sources.