High School MPX Humanities Teacher

SALARY RANGE: $54,630 – $114,862 annually based on degree and student contact hours

JOB SUMMARY

Requires an experienced, student-centered, and innovative Humanities teacher for project-based instruction both within and outside the Mid-Pacific Exploratory Program (MPX). Teachers are responsible for covering core concepts from two traditional disciplines during one longer, double-scheduled period through a problem/project-based learning approach. Specific teaching assignments will include teaching MPX Humanities (which encompasses both Language Arts and Social Studies) courses and various high school courses, depending on experience. Essential to this role is the ability to utilize all resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. This position includes active participation in the school's operation to support our unwavering commitment to the principles of deeper learning. This position reports to the Middle and High School Assistant Principal for Academics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design authentic, experiential, and interdisciplinary experiences for students, including project- and/or challenge-based learning strategies.
• Formulate questions that motivate students to learn independently and in collaborative groups.
• Work with community organizations to leverage student learning and create real-world applications and audiences for student work.
• Incorporate educational technology into lesson design to enhance student learning.
• Teach competencies and skills using standards set by the MPX department, school, and external examining bodies.
• Incorporate differentiation and varied strategies to meet the needs of a range of learners.
• Instruct students using a wide range of student-centered strategies, aligning with the vision and mission of the school.
• Collaborate with other members of the department in developing and updating the MPX curriculum and assessment practices.
• Prepare and administer formative and summative assessments of students’ deeper learning according to the Mid-Pacific Assessment Guidelines.
• Record and post student grades electronically in a timely manner.
• Maintain effective classroom management, liaising with deans and parents as necessary.
• Participate in faculty and departmental meetings and attend professional development workshops and educational conferences.
• Maintain effective and prompt communication with parents and guardians as needed.
• Carry out all homeroom / advisory responsibilities.
• Determine budget needs and purchase equipment and materials for courses taught.
• Regular and predictable attendance at work.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SCHOOL SAFETY

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.

TEACHER PROFILE

• Fostering Effective Relationships: The Teacher builds positive working relationships with the classroom, school, and local community.
• Establishing an Inclusive Learning Environment: The Teacher creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for all learners.
• Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge: The Teacher shows an understanding of content knowledge and an appreciation for ongoing learning in the discipline.
• Validating a Professional Pedagogy: The Teacher ensures that every student is provided quality and optimum learning experiences.
• Inspiring Instructional Leadership: The Teacher models practices that support evidence-informed teaching and learning, and motivates and inspires others to excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Language Arts, History, or a related Humanities field from an accredited university or college, and at least two years of teaching experience. Experience in student-centered curriculum design, incorporating project-based learning is preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE

This in-person position follows the academic calendar from August through May. Teachers will have the opportunity to enjoy scheduled winter, spring, and summer breaks for rejuvenation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that require frequent walking, including uphill and stairs. The employee on a daily basis is required to frequently unless otherwise noted, walk to and from classrooms or buildings within five minutes, lift and carry approximately 10-15 pounds (student journals, papers, books, etc.); arrange student desks, furniture in the classroom as needed; stand and sit throughout the day for instruction and supervision of students; walk: class to Chapel (once a week), walk around the classroom, from classroom to copier room (frequently), library (occasionally), fields for fire drills (occasionally), to supervise students (daily); occasional bending; frequent reaching when writing on board, while at desk, for phone, to receive student work (this occurs throughout the day). Some climbing of stairs (daily); walking up a slight hill (daily).

MENTAL DEMANDS

On a daily basis employee must frequently problem solve, make decisions, supervise students/classroom management, interpret data, grade, organize, write, plan, and clearly communicate.

EQUIPMENT USE

Telephone – occasionally, Copier – occasionally, Computer – frequently, Projector – frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor – frequently, Outdoor – occasionally, Loud Noise – occasionally, Cold Temperatures – occasionally, Hot Temperatures – occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.