7th Grade Math Teacher Ascend MS (22-23)

Company: Uplift Education
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Mission StatementUplift'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.
SUMMARYProvide 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 & RESPONSIBILITIESSchool ResponsibilitiesArrives 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 business necessitatesParticipates in school-wide and individual professional development, including the 2 -3 week summer sessionAttends and participates in all staff meetingsPerforms necessary duties including but not limited to bus, morning lunch, and afternoon dutiesChaperones field lessons and field tripsCommunicates with all staffReports to appropriate administratorsAbides by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglectUpholds the code of conduct and all school policiesMaintains and supports a positive professional school cultureModels behavior within the code of conductSupports and follows directives of campus administrators
Team ResponsibilitiesWorks as part of interdisciplinary team planning and aligning and integrating curricula that will be consistently assessedAttends all grade level meetingsWorks with grade level to address and resolve student issues
Classroom ResponsibilitiesCreates rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson specific lesson plansSets clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instructionMaintains a productive, safe, and focused learning environmentConsistently enforces Uplift Education's core mission and valuesCreates and provides meaningful and frequent assessments in a timely manner, utilizing the daily conference time to do soProvides necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all studentsEffectively teaches the adopted curriculum, the Uplift curriculum and the International Baccalaureate components.Goes above and beyond to ensure all students are meeting appropriate standardsKeeps parents well-informed about students' progress, providing frequent feedback in accordance with campus guidelines, weekly assessments and quarterly report cardsMaintains an open-door policyUpholds all school policies within the classroomAbility to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and public agencies in support of the attendance programOther duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (B.A./ B.S.) from an accredited college or university required. Master's Degree is preferred but not required. Must have a valid Texas Teacher Certification or be enrolled in an Uplift designated certification course. Teachers of record must be "highly qualified," as defined by No Child Left Behind Act (federal law). Spanish speaking a plus.

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