What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teacher position at Inspire Academy?
An Inspire Academy Teacher is committed to inquiry and deeper learning that spans long periods of time.
Design and implement curriculum that meets Indiana State Standards and incorporates hands-on activities to ensure effective and efficient instruction
Explicitly teach reading skills everyday and monitors student progress regularly as reading is the conduit for deeper learning through inquiry
Experienced with and committed to the concept of engaging in the learning process with the student as a partner and facilitator
An Inspire Academy Teacher is committed to developing authentic products for authentic audiences with their students
Effectively plan and execute lessons that build daily work into long term, student products of professional quality
Teach writing and reading skills through long-term projects and products
Understand and leverage the power of audience
Commit to interdisciplinary teaching
An Inspire Academy Teacher is committed to developing students who can self-manage and become leaders of their own learning
Use learning targets and data regularly with students to guide students toward understanding their own progress and learning process
Create a safe and organized classroom environment that reflects student work and growth An Inspire Academy Teacher is committed to being a contributor to a collaborative culture
Continuously improve teaching practice through reflection and collaboration with colleagues and coaches
Attend and participate in professional development, open houses, student-led conferences, one focus team, home visits, and other school functions
Be excited about and committed to collaborating with colleagues with the end goal of creating the ideal learning environment for every student
Understand the need for relational connections that create a meaningful educational work environment An Inspire Academy Teacher is a role model in school and out of school, committed to living by the values we teach
Demonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to one’s own learning and improvement
Create a safe and organized classroom environment
Display professionalism at all times as a role model and guardian of school mission, core values, and culture
Deliver reports and paperwork critical to tracking student performance and school compliance in a timely manner with high levels of organization
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and perseverance in the face of challenge, impeccable integrity, empathy for those around him or her, a commitment to quality in all he or she does, and a curiosity that inspires new learning
An Inspire Academy Teacher is committed to working from an asset-based view of children, families, and communities
Deploy a variety of instructional methods to meet the needs of diverse learners
Treats parents as equals and co-workers as educators of their own children
Communicate regularly and respectfully with students and parents to build rapport and relationship
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Coach students in Habits of Scholarship and emphasize character and engagement with equal urgency to academics
Demonstrate sensitivity to the socioeconomic & cultural backgrounds of students and their families