High School Chemistry Teacher 2024-2025

Job Title: High School Chemistry Teacher

Classification: Licensed Instructional

Reports to: The Portage School of Leaders Principal

Work Schedule: School Calendar / 7:45am-4:15pm

The Portage School of Leaders seeks a Chemistry Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ideal candidate will foster interdisciplinary connections and inspire students to explore science through innovative learning experiences.

General Description:

This team member teaches high school chemistry, as required by the Indiana State Standards, to the students at the Portage School of Leaders, an innovative, Competency-Based public charter high school.

Qualifications:- Minimum of bachelor's degree in mathematics or education

Should hold appropriate Indiana Teacher License to teach chemistry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school high school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
• Develops le
  sson plans and instructional materials and designs learning experiences that best utilize the available time for instruction and promote deep learning.
• Teaches all required subject matters as assigned.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Partners with students and parents/caregivers, communicates effectively with students and parents, and encourages parental involvement in students' education.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Collaborates with colleagues on interdisciplinary, project-based learning and to inculcate students in the “Portrait of a Leader” and related competencies and essential skills.
• Serves as a Wayfinder (Advisor) to a group of approximately fifteen students.

School Activities:

High School Chemistry Teacher is required to attend and/or participate in such other activities as directed by the Administrator such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study, and help resolve school problems.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Competency in the administration and interpretation of academic ability testing
• Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials
• Ability to teach and assist students in the use of computer applications
• Ability to communicate assessment results, in written and oral forms, to parents and professionals
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior plans for use in general and special education settings
• Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility

About the Portage School of Leaders

At the Portage School of Leaders, we emphasize competency-based education, promoting durable, interdisciplinary skills alongside content mastery. Teachers here prioritize deeper learning, differentiated instruction, and academic and personal growth. Located in a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility in downtown South Bend, the Portage School is designed for collaboration and creation, and our relationship-focused environment encourages student agency, fosters wonder, and helps students develop skills for life and a passion for lifelong learning.

Please visit our website at theportageschoolsb.com or reach out to our Head of School, Dr. Andrew Hoyt (ahoyt@careeracademysb.com), for further information.