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High School Math Teacher

Employment Opportunity: Middle School Project Lead the Way Gateway Teacher Start date: August 12, 2019 About Charleston Charter School for Math and Science: Charleston Charter School for Math and Science (CCSMS) provides a STEM focused education in a culturally diverse and experiential learning environment. CCSMS is a public charter school educating 560 scholars in grades 6 to 12. We believe every child can reach their potential with the support of compassionate adults, so we’ve created a school to nurture and engage different types of learners and thinkers. Our community offers small class sizes and pioneering instructional approaches to shape innovators and forward-thinking leaders. Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is closing opportunity and achievement gaps and we are committed to preparing our students for 21st century careers. Overview of Position: Opportunity to be an innovative PLTW Gateway and STEM middle school teacher at CSSMS who engages scholars and advances of the mission of CCSMS. Spark interest in STEM careers while fostering 21 st century skills like critical thinking, communication, creativity, and collaboration through the PLTW Gateway curriculums along with other platforms. Create and implement meaningful opportunities and field experiences for scholars. Primary Responsibility: Engaging scholars in PLTW Gateway Courses at CCSMS while ensuring scholars acquire the course level objectives set forth in the PLTW Curriculum. Essential Job Functions: ▪ Participate in training as offered throughout the year (and possibly in the summer). ▪ Prepares course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of PLTW and CCSMS. ▪ Implement the PLTW curriculum and monitor individual student progress through formal and informal assessments. ▪ Spark interest in STEM while fostering 21 st century skills like critical thinking, communication, creativity, and collaboration. ▪ Ensure our program is meeting district and state CTE objectives. ▪ Represent CCSMS at district, state, and national meetings related to our program or other related activities. ▪ Maintain and inventory the resources to support the CCSMS maker spaces. ▪ Assist with grant applications and related reporting. ▪ Establish a respectful and effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning by setting clear expectations for behavior and maintaining discipline in classroom. ▪ Communicate effectively with scholars, peers, families, and administrative staff. ▪ Develop community and business partners to support classroom objectives. ▪ Collaborate with other staff to develop and implement year-long STEMester projects, family events, and community outreach opportunities. ▪ Enter data and meet deadlines for attendance, grades, and other requirements of PLTW, the State, the district, and CCSMS. ▪ Enthusiastically taking on other duties as assigned and proactively pitching in wherever needed to make each day run smoothly and safely. Education, Experience, and Skills: ▪ Skilled at developing, motivating, and directing teenagers and collaborating with peers. ▪ A four-year degree or master’s degree in a STEM related field. ▪ A SC teaching certificate is preferred, but not required is the candidate can meet other requirements. The candidate may seek alternative accreditation pathways. ▪ Former PLTW training and teaching experience is preferred. ▪ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. ▪ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out the functions of the teaching position. ▪ To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and experience with word processing software; spreadsheet software; and design software as required through PLTW. Apply today! We are actively accepting resumes. All interested applicants may submit a send a cover letter and resume to careers@charlestonmathscience.org . CCSMS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CCSMS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 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.

School-based Transformative Leader   The Transformative Leader directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities of an elementary, middle, or high school. Job responsibilities may be performed either personally or through subordinate supervisors and/or personnel. Primary responsibilities include: Planning, organizing, and directing the activities of an elementary, middle, or high school;  Cultivating a vision for the school with measurable goals and strategies for implementation; Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the school district's policies, procedures, and applicable laws; Utilizing data to develop and monitor educational goals and initiatives that promote improved academic achievement for all students; Utilizing data to develop and monitor student behavioral/health initiatives; Conferring with teachers and students concerning educational and behavioral initiatives in the school; Supervising the instructional program and assisting teachers in personal growth improvement; Managing subordinate supervisors, teaching staff, and support staff within the assigned school; Planning, assigning, and directing employees' work responsibilities; Assuming responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all activities within the assigned school; Assuming responsibility for interviewing, hiring, training, and appraising the work performance of all employees; Planning and monitoring the school budgets, including the requisition and allocation of supplies, equipment, and instructional materials as needed; Directing preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports; Addressing concerns and resolving problems; Providing for the safety and security of all students and staff by walking about the school campus and facility and planning and directing building maintenance; Developing and implementing a professional growth plan; Establishing and maintaining relationships with colleges, community organization, and other schools to coordinate educational services; and Performing all other duties requested by supervisor. Requirements A Master's Degree in Educational Administration, Supervision, and/or Leadership A minimum of three years of teaching experience; five years of experience is preferred A minimum of two years experience as an assistant principal or in an equivalent administrative role; three to five years in an administrative role is preferred South Carolina certification (or the potential for reciprocity from another state) in appropriate school level administration