Science Teacher - High School ($4000 Signing Bonus)

LEAD Charter School, NJ's first single sourced charter high school, seeks an exceptional Science teacher to join the efforts of a community that’s poised to transform equity through opportunity for young people in Newark. The mission of LEAD is to enable students ages 16-21 in grades 9-12 in Newark, NJ to master the essential skills crucial for success in, career, postsecondary education, and community leadership within a global society.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, in accordance with established procedures both a program of study and lessons which are consistent with the approved course of study and which meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
2. Implements by instruction and action the OYN philosophy and the State and School's instructional goals.
3. Ensures satisfactory pupil progress and growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
4. Employs instructional method and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including positive attitudes toward learning.
5. Develops effective procedures for the management of the classroom and following school routines.
6. Establishes and maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom, school building and school grounds and exercises due care for the health, safety and well-being of the students in accordance with the philosophy and rules of the school.
7. Assesses pupils in accordance with School testing policy and program, interprets the results and utilizes the information obtained for planning instruction, for reporting student progress, and for improving curriculum.
8. Assists in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
9. Works toward professional growth and meets the role model standards of a professional educator.
10. Maintains cordial and workable professional and social relationships with other members of the professional and non-professional staff and with students, parents and community members. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid New Jersey Teacher Grade 9-12 Certification or Certificate of Eligibility in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental, Physics, or other related Science fields)
2. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
3. Demonstrated success in raising student achievement with underserved populations.
4. Strong commitment to youth and ability to work effectively with parents.
5. Successful in creating collaborative relationships or coalitions.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including use of office productivity software.
7. Robust analytical skills, with an ability to use data to drive student achievement.
8. Capacity to personalize instruction through differentiation, including use of blended learning and technology.
9. Required criminal history background check, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status & NJ residency.