8th Grade Math Teacher : Uplift Wisdom Middle School (25-26)

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.

Primary Purpose

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.

Duties / Responsibilities

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 business necessitates.
• 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.
• 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.
• Clerical, instructional, and behavioral support for scholars as needed.
• Enrolled in and completes all Texas Reading Academies Training.

Team Responsibilities

Classroom Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and / or Certification(s)

Must have valid Texas Teacher Certification or be enrolled in an Uplift designated certification course.

Required Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical 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. The employee must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours will be necessary.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level can range from low to high and may have frequent interruptions. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.

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.

Job Details

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