Teacher on Assignment

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in LifeTM. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good HeartsTM.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life TM. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good HeartsTM through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Teacher on Assignment, you will serve outside the classroom setting for assignments as determined by the needs of CSUSA and specified by the Principal. Specific areas of assignment could include, but are not limited to, leadership and administration support, teacher support, student support, or program development.

How You Will Impact Education

• Works with teachers, students, and administration in support of student achievement.
• Prepares reports.
• Uses various office machines including personnel computer and related software.
• Establishes record keeping systems.
• Gives information and develops resources for a variety of staff, teachers, parents, students, or administrators.
• May oversee a specific budget.
• Provides workshops and designs professional development plans.
• Mentors and coaches teachers.
• Models instruction for teachers.
• Writes reports and participates in grant writing, as needed or necessary.
• Attends school, and corporate meetings, as related to assignment.
• Represents CSUSA at corporate office and in assigned areas.
• Attends professional development activities.
• Makes presentations, as needed or required.
• Conducts program evaluation.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Is sensitive to sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.

Job Requirements

• Possesses a valid State Teaching Certificate
• Classroom teaching experience
• Good organizational ability
• Excellent communications skills
• Expertise and knowledge of appropriate instructional methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with administration, staff parents, and community
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

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.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.