Expeditionary Learning Public School Openings
Roots and Wings Community School, Questa, NM
Position: Teacher & Educational Coordinator
Grades: 5-8
Description of Position:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Immediate Job Openings For one Licensed Teacher &
one Educational Coordinator at an
Expeditionary Learning Public Middle School in
Taos County, New Mexico for January 2009
SEEKING high energy, positive, adventurous, communicative professionals to join the team at Roots & Wings Community School. Couples are encouraged to apply. We are seeking employees to begin January 2009.
1) Dual-Subject Teacher: Applicant must be willing and licensed to teach two subjects in middle school curriculum (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, SPED). Required qualification--Current NMPED licensure or alternative licensure. Wilderness First Responder & outdoor experience desirable.
2) Educational Coordinator (non-licensed position)--Scope of work includes supporting the regular classroom as an aide and coordinating student experiences that are not contained in the classroom. This full-time and wide-ranging job includes primarily assisting in the classroom; logistics, planning and shopping for all outdoor trips; designing and helping to lead outdoor trips; maintaining school facility and managing school vehicles; helping maintain technology at school. Desired qualifications: experience managing youth behavior; Certified as a Wilderness First Responder and other relevant areas concerning student safety and risk management. Salary is $16,000 without benefits. Perks include over ninety days of vacation including summer, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and spring break.
Salaries & benefits competitive with NM public schools statewide. Perks include over ninety days of vacation including summer, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and spring break. Applicants should be prepared for a 3-year commitment.
Description of School:
Roots & Wings is in an expansion year--we're looking for the right people to be part of it. We are seeking two educators (licensed teacher and non-licensed coordinator) to fill out our team who have the passion, commitment, flexibility and professionalism to work with a school in vibrant--and occasionally challenging-- transition. RWCS is an innovative, small, Expeditionary Learning charter public middle school that has served students in grades 5-8 in gorgeous rural northern New Mexico since 2001. At Roots & Wings, "we are crew, not passengers:" you can count on long hours and rewarding days as we grow the school together. This is a rare place where your voice and vision can help shape the school. The educational team develops curriculum together and each must be passionate to teach their subject matter and embrace the school's emphasis upon integrating all subjects. Wilderness trips, overnight solos, service learning, community engagement, and public displays of learning are regular parts of the school year.
THE ARRANGEMENT: This is not your typical school, and we are not looking for typical people. COMMUNITY is the word that defines the teaching environment at Roots & Wings. RWCS is located in a very rural mountain & farm environment in Lama, NM 15 miles north of Taos. Employees usually live within walking distance of the school, and dirt roads connect the school to forests, mountains, farm and ranch. They are teachers, planners, mentors, adventurers, and whatever else the moment demands.
How to Apply:
IF INTERESTED: Please visit and familiarize yourself with our web site at www.rwcs.org and with elschools.org. Get to know what Roots & Wings Community School and Expeditionary Learning are all about. Also research the Taos/Questa area to ensure that the rural location is a suitable fit. This is not your average school, and a match of vision, pedagogy (and even lifestyle) is needed for success.
1. Send your resume and a letter of interest to administration@rwcs.org. Resumes should be sent in a word or PDF format titled "Resume_first name_last name".
2. Feel free to contact us to ask questions or provide additional information about yourself. A mutual match is necessary for success, so we expect you to have questions about the position, the location, and the school.
3. We are seeking a complete application packet by December 12, 2008. Due to time constraints, finalists will be strongly encouraged to visit the campus as soon as possible, and we intend to make hiring decisions in January.
Salaries & benefits competitive with NM public schools statewide. Perks include over ninety days of vacation including summer, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and spring break. Applicants should be prepared for a minimum 3-year commitment.
Applications must be e-mailed by December 12, 2008!
Please email to administration@rwcs.org
This posting will remain online until 01/15/09 .
Warren Wilson College, Asheville NC
Position: Education Department Director
Level: College
Description of Position:
This is a full-time, continuing position in an extended contract system providing a salary commensurate with experience, and beginning July 1, 2009. A PhD in Education or EdD is required. Experience in Teacher Education, teaching and/or leading in public schools, teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level, as well as a background in experiential education pedagogy is highly desired. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in strategic planning and managing budgets, a strong understanding of marketing and recruitment, and familiarity with state-level teaching license requirements.
Description of School:
Warren Wilson College (www.warren-wilson.edu) is an independent liberal arts college on a beautiful 1135-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), and contact information for three references to Dr. Paula Garrett, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Warren Wilson College, PO Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000, or send to academic@warren-wilson.edu. Electronic submissions are preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be received by December 1, 2008.
Tierra Encantada Charter High School, Santa Fe, NM (formerly Charter School 37)
Position: English Language Arts
Grades: 9-12
Description of Position:
TESOL and Bilingual NM endorsements preferred
Description of School:
3rd year dual language immersion high school; 115 students in day program.
How to Apply:
Contact Interim Director by email or form, attach resume.
This posting will remain online until 12/01/08 .
Palouse Prairie School of Expeditionary Learning, Moscow, ID
Position: School Principal
Grades: K-6
Description of Position:
Palouse Prairie School (PPS), in partnership with Expeditionary Learning Schools Outward Bound TM, seeks a dynamic, experienced, and committed principal to lead the development of a new, high performing public elementary charter school (K-5 = 87 students) set to open in August 2009. The successful candidate will use Expeditionary Learning design and resources to ensure high academic achievement and character development for all students and teachers within a diverse population.
Moscow, Idaho is located in the rolling hills of the historical Palouse region in the Pacific Northwest. A city known for its commitment to the arts and environment, it is also home to Idaho's land-grant university, the University of Idaho. For more information about Moscow, please visit: http://www.moscow.id.us
Principal Job Responsibilities
The school principal will be assessed by his or her ability to:
- Possess and communicate a vision of the school mission.
- Possess budgeting, financial planning and decision-making and reporting skills.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the school curriculum and the corresponding instructional program.
- Supervise the teaching process and monitor student progress.
- Promote a positive school climate and interpersonal relationships among students, staff members, and community.
- Demonstrate planning, decision making and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate continuous improvement process.
- Set high expectations for students and staff.
- Improve professionally and provide the staff with opportunities for professional improvement.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with the Idaho Board of Education.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's degree or higher
- Teaching experience in K-8 and/or 9-12 setting
- Experience in an organizational leadership position (Principal, Master Teacher,
Professional Developer, or similar experience)
- Possess an Administrator Certificate with a Principal Endorsement by July 2008
- Experience managing schedules and budgets
Highly Desirable:
- Experience with the Expeditionary Learning Schools model
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- School start-up or re-structuring experience
- Strong understanding of student needs K-8
- Ability to work with and be responsible to a governing board
- Successful fund-raising experience
- Leadership experience in a non-profit or educational institution
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and continually improve a staff leadership team
- Speak a second language and/or possess international experience
- Knowledge of the target area and population
Salary Range: $ 42-50,000
The Palouse Prairie School is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, human rights, multiculturalism and community and express this by actively recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body, and by building and sustaining a welcoming, supportive school environment.
Description of School:
Palouse Prairie School offers an inclusive, respectful and supportive learning environment that nurtures the individual as a thoughtful participant in our local and global community. Our mission is to engage children and the community of the Palouse in an inspiring and collaborative education of the highest standards by following the educational design principles of Expeditionary Learning. For more information about our school, please visit http://PalousePrairieSchool.org
How to Apply:
Position open until filled. Screening begins November 21, 2008. Our goal is to have an accepted offer in January 2009.
In order to be considered, applicants must submit:
- A letter of interest that includes how you meet the required and desired qualifications
- A curriculum vitae
- Evidence of degrees and certifications
- A detailed plan for a 2-hour workshop for parents and community on the subject of assessment for formative purposes
- A minimum of 3 letters of reference
Performance indicators for each job responsibility and a summary of
working conditions can be accessed at http://PalousePrairieSchool.org
Send your application packet to:
Palouse Prairie School
Attention: Principal Search Committee
PO Box 9511
Moscow, Idaho 83843
This posting will remain online until 1/31/09 .
Capital City Public Charter School, Washington, DC
Position: Upper School Teaching Fellow
Grades: 6
Description of Position:
Capital City seeks a motivated and creative aspiring teacher to join our upper school staff and our 2008-2009 Teaching Fellows cohort. The position involves working with a lead teacher and 25 students. Our Teaching Fellows program provides aspiring teachers with the opportunity to learn best practices from experienced educators, be part of a collegial environment and participate in our on-going professional development program. Teaching Fellow duties include: planning lessons and expedition projects with the lead teacher, working with small groups and individual students in all subject areas, accompanying students on fieldwork, attending weekly professional development sessions, supporting the school's social and academic curriculum, participating in weekly child study and supporting our inclusion program, communicating with parents, and sharing your talents with children and staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree, experience working with children, and strong collaboration skills are required. Education degree or coursework and the ability to speak Spanish are also desired.
Salary:
$25,000 (annually) plus health, dental and other benefits
Description of School:
Capital City Public Charter School serves a diverse population of students in Grades PK-9 on two campuses in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. Capital City implements the Expeditionary Learning model in tandem with the common principles of the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES). Through Expeditionary Learning teachers craft expeditions that incorporate projects, research, fieldwork and service to support students in meeting rigorous standards. The CES principles emphasize equity, depth over breadth, student leadership, and authenticity. Capital City's program also emphasizes a strong social curriculum, a commitment to diversity, a strong inclusion model and the integration of arts into the curriculum. There is a strong focus on professional development and a collegial atmosphere ideal for teacher learning and professional growth.
How to Apply:
E-mail resume and cover letter to Kathy Byrd, Principal at capcityjobs@ccpcs.org. We seek to fill this position as soon as possible.
This posting will remain online until 11/30/08 .
Reuther Central High Expeditionary Learning School, Kenosha, WI
Position: Math Teacher (Full Time)
Grades: 9-12
Description of Position:
You will provide educational diretion for students in the Kenosha Unified School District boundaries. You will be responsible for planning, preparation, and instruction of all required course work within your assigned module of education and level. You will be expected to create a quailty classroom environment in accordance with the standard of the school, school district and Expeditionary Learning. You will fulfill your professional responsibilities while upholding the values of the community and the educational system. You will be required to use a variety of instructional methods, including those taught within the Expeditionary Learning Schools model. You must be available for and willing to travel for summer workshops, conferences and trainings that are part of the EL model while being available for paid summer planning sessions. You also must be willing to participate in all off site activities, including overnight "Outward Bound" experiences for students without additional pay. More specific details on the requirements for the position can be obtained from the building principal.
Description of School:
Reuther EL school is a special school in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It is located in downtown Kenosha less than 1 mile from Lake Michigan. The building is adjacent to what was formerly the only major route between Milwaukee and Chicago. The beautiful waters of Lake Michigan can be seen from the rooftop of the Roman and Corinthian influenced structure.
Kenosha is a very blue-collar community. Since its beginning it has been known as a town that survived on its manufacturing. Companies like American Motors, Chrysler, Snap-On, Jockey, and American Brass have been some of the major industries out of Kenosha. The influx and departure of these industries are some of the reason for the lack of ethnic diversity in Kenosha. That lack of different ethnicities is reflected in the demographics of Reuther. About 50% of the student body is Caucasian, 35% African American and 15% Hispanic/Other.
In April of 1975 Reuther, a non-boundary school, was opened as a school of choice. Contrary to present perceptions, enrollment to RCHS is voluntary. After a few years of observations, the relatively new principal to Reuther decided there was a better way to educate the at-risk population. Reuther adopted a school-within-a-school approach. This organizational change was to create various classroom settings in which non-traditional students could still have their needs met. Expeditionary Learning is one of those small schools. Presently Reuther serves about 600 students of varied economic and ethnic backgrounds with EL students numbering about 150.
How to Apply:
- Apply online at www.kusd.edu
- Contact Daniel Tenuta (Principal) for more details and to set up an interview
- Come prepared to plan a lesson using EL strategies in the mathematics classroom
- Come prepared to revise student work using 6 + 1 Traits of writing
This posting will remain online until 06/01/09 .
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning, Denver, CO
Position: Executive Director
Description of Position:
As both district superintendent and building principal, the Executive Director will have the responsibility for leading the school in all aspects of the school's mission and will have ultimate responsibility for students' character development and academic achievement. Additional responsibilities include managing the school's administrative systems, maintaining the school's focus on its Expeditionary Learning mission and building community through inspiration and motivation.
Expectations include strong leadership by ensuring RMSEL's continued commitment to: professional development, staff accountability, expeditionary fieldwork, and outdoor adventure. In addition, the Executive Director will ensure that the school is responsive to the community, maintains fiscal responsibility, plans for and guides the school toward continuous improvement, and ensures the ongoing viability and suitability of physical facilities.
For a detailed description of Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning and the Executive Director's position description, visit our website: www.rmsel.org
Requirements and Additional Skills
Requirements:
- Master's degree or higher
- Teaching experience
- Experience in an organizational leadership position (Principal, Master Teacher, Professional Developer, or similar experience)
- Principal license
Highly Desirable skills:
- Experience with the Expeditionary Learning Schools model
- Strong understanding of student needs K-12
- Ability to work with and be responsible to a school board
- Leadership experience in a non-profit or educational institution
- Skill in working across constituencies to achieve a common goal
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and continually improve the Staff Leadership Team
Description of School:
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning (RMSEL), a public school of choice, is a vital partnership of five Denver area school districts - Aurora, Cherry Creek, Denver, Douglas County, and Littleton- and two non-profit organizations actively involved in the renewal of public education - the Public Education and Business Coalition (PEBC) and Expeditionary Learning Schools (ELS). The school currently serves 348 students K-12 from the greater Denver area, with approximately 24 students in each class. RMSEL maintains a conventional school calendar with school typically beginning in mid-August and ending in early June. RMSEL is governed by a Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), to which the Executive Director reports and is treated as an independent district that reports directly to the State of Colorado. Other advisory parties include Community Council, Staff Leadership Team and numerous teacher and parent committees.
How to Apply:
Application materials must be received by Friday, December 12, 2008. In order to be considered, applicants must submit:
- A letter of interest that includes: a personal statement addressing your approach to leadership in an ELS environment, a discussion of what strengths, experiences, and philosophies you would bring to the position
- A curriculum vitae
- Evidence of degrees and certifications
- And a minimum of 3 letters of references
Application Procedure: Interested candidates should email (.txt, .pdf, or .rtf formats only) the above materials directly to the school (RMSEL) to the attention of:
Susan Tamulonis, Administrative Secretary
stamulonis@rmsel.org
This posting will remain online until 12/12/08 .
AXL Academy, Aurora, CO
Position: Spanish as Second Language Teacher
Grades: k-5
Description of Position:
Teachers and Lead Teachers at AXL will:
- Establish culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
- Develop and implement curriculum and instructional practices consistent with AXL instructional guidelines and Colorado Content Standards.
- Actively engage all students in their own learning through organization, instructional practices, equity-sensitive modeling, and community-building
- Know each student and his or her family well; create productive and positive relationships.
- Assess students regularly in accordance with AXL guidelines, examine student data, and refine instructional and classroom practices to differentiate instruction as needed.
- Provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and students progress; find ways to involve families/parents/guardians in their students' education.
- Actively participate in professional development, working with lead teachers, gradel level teams, Director of Teaching and Learning, Head of School, student support personnel, and Expeditionary Learning Schools staff.
- Collaborate with other AXL teachers to improve own and others' instructional practices; share best practices.
- Track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with AXL guidelines
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
- Demonstrate knowledge of and support for AXL Academy's mission, vision, value statements, core practices and benchmarks, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
Qualifications
Candidates must:
- Hold a bachelors degree or more in relevant field and be able to meet NCLB requirements as "highly qualified".
- Thrive in a diverse, intellectually challenging environment.
- Believe all children - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, or home language - can achieve at high levels, AND believe that the teacher must actively engage students to make that happen.
- Have knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
- Ability to reflect and improve on own professional practice
- Demonstrate competence using qualitative and quantitative data to inform instruction and to assess students' progress over time.
- Have successful experience working with children, youth, and their families in an urban setting.
Ideal candidates:
- Speak English and Spanish fluently.
- Have experience working in nontraditional school environments.
- Can demonstrate facility developing project-based curriculum.
- Be familiar with instructional strategies for bilingual education and/or ESL.
- Hold valid teaching credential or be eligible to earn credential in Colorado.
Compensation & Development
- Competitive Salary
- Medical and dental benefits
- Retirement benefits through PERA
- Performance Bonuses
- Ongoing Professional Development with Expeditionary Learning Schools includes one-on-one technical assistance with ELS staff, regional and national training institutes, and opportunities for tuition/sabbatical funding
Description of School:
AXL is a college preparatory charter school in Aurora, CO, serving students preK-8 grade
with an Expeditionary Learning curriculum. Our urban school community is diverse ethnically,
linguistically, and socio-economically. We will open in August 2008 with kindergarten
through 5th grade.
AXL empowers all students to master rigorous academic standards, become skillful and resourceful
problem-solvers, and develop the character and love of learning they need to succeed in college and
careers they chose. AXL offers a standards-based curriculum, inspired by the nationally acclaimed
Expeditionary Learning Schools (ELS) model. AXL delivers high academic achievement, character
growth, and equity for all learners through an active pedagogy and a strong school culture. Students
are organized into single-gender divisions, and we operate on a year-round, extended day schedule.
How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to Nicole Quintanilla-- nicole@axlacademy.org. Include contact information for three
references and copies of certification or relevant licenses.
AXL is an equal opportunity employer.
This posting will remain online until 12/31/08 .
AXL Academy, Aurora, CO
Position: Teacher
Grades: 5th
Description of Position:
Teachers and Lead Teachers at AXL will:
- Establish culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
- Develop and implement curriculum and instructional practices consistent with AXL instructional guidelines and Colorado Content Standards.
- Actively engage all students in their own learning through organization, instructional practices, equity-sensitive modeling, and community-building
- Know each student and his or her family well; create productive and positive relationships.
- Assess students regularly in accordance with AXL guidelines, examine student data, and refine instructional and classroom practices to differentiate instruction as needed.
- Provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and students progress; find ways to involve families/parents/guardians in their students' education.
- Actively participate in professional development, working with lead teachers, gradel level teams, Director of Teaching and Learning, Head of School, student support personnel, and Expeditionary Learning Schools staff.
- Collaborate with other AXL teachers to improve own and others' instructional practices; share best practices.
- Track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with AXL guidelines
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
- Demonstrate knowledge of and support for AXL Academy's mission, vision, value statements, core practices and benchmarks, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
Qualifications
Candidates must:
- Hold a bachelors degree or more in relevant field and be able to meet NCLB requirements as "highly qualified".
- Thrive in a diverse, intellectually challenging environment.
- Believe all children - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, or home language - can achieve at high levels, AND believe that the teacher must actively engage students to make that happen.
- Have knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
- Ability to reflect and improve on own professional practice
- Demonstrate competence using qualitative and quantitative data to inform instruction and to assess students' progress over time.
- Have successful experience working with children, youth, and their families in an urban setting.
Ideal candidates:
- Speak English and Spanish fluently.
- Have experience working in nontraditional school environments.
- Can demonstrate facility developing project-based curriculum.
- Be familiar with instructional strategies for bilingual education and/or ESL.
- Hold valid teaching credential or be eligible to earn credential in Colorado.
Compensation & Development
- Competitive Salary
- Medical and dental benefits
- Retirement benefits through PERA
- Performance Bonuses
- Ongoing Professional Development with Expeditionary Learning
Schools includes one-on-one
technical assistance with ELS staff, regional and national training institutes, and opportunities for
tuition/sabbatical funding
Description of School:
AXL is a college preparatory charter school in Aurora, CO, serving students preK-8 grade
with an Expeditionary Learning curriculum. Our urban school community is diverse ethnically,
linguistically, and socio-economically. We anticipate will open in August 2008 with kindergarten
through 5th grade.
AXL empowers all students to master rigorous academic standards, become skillful and resourceful
problem-solvers, and develop the character and love of learning they need to succeed in college and
careers they chose. AXL offers a standards-based curriculum, inspired by the nationally acclaimed
Expeditionary Learning Schools (ELS) model. AXL delivers high academic achievement, character
growth, and equity for all learners through an active pedagogy and a strong school culture. Students
are organized into single-gender divisions, and we operate on a year-round, extended day schedule.
How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to Nicole Quintanilla -- nicole@axlacademy.org. Include contact information for three
references and copies of certification or relevant licenses.
AXL is an equal opportunity employer.
This posting will remain online until 12/31/08 .
Skyview School, Prescott, AZ
Position: Intermediate Classroom Teacher
Grades: Fifth-Sixth Combination
Description of Position:
Seeking certified teacher to staff fifth- sixth classroom. The successful candidate will have an understanding of gifted and arts-based education, multiple intelligences theory, current best practices, and Expeditionary Learning Schools. This position requires a high degree of collaboration as well as fieldwork and learning expeditions, i.e. in-depth, long-term projects.
Required Skills and Knowledge include:
- Love of children and teaching
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of content in subject areas
- Ability and willingness to work with supervision and collaborative teaching team
- Knowledge of multiple intelligences theory
- Knowledge of Expeditionary Learning Schools methodologies and design principles
- Ability to design and implement authentic assessment models
- Basic technology skills, including word processing, email, and Web navigation
- Commitment to personal, life-long learning
- Willingness and ability to conduct multiple fieldtrips during the school year, including overnights
Description of School:
Skyview School is a multi-age, multiple intelligences-based K-8 charter school located in the heart of historic, mile-high Prescott. Students at Skyview experience hands-on learning, enabling them to engage in what they are studying by connecting academics to the real world. Active pedagogy encourages students' participation as problem-solvers and preparing their involvement in the local community. These methodologies are highly successful with our students, as is demonstrated by Skyview's rating as an Excelling School by the Arizona Department of Education. Equally as important as academics is the enrichment of students' social and emotional development nurtured through an emphasis on respect and responsibility. Our gifted model of education requires students to set goals for themselves and, with guidance and support, become self-directed learners and accountable members of our community. The curriculum is presented as an integrated whole, with themes, concepts, and topics giving meaning and coherence to material. The two-acre campus consists of a main school building, modular classrooms, playground, outdoor theater, traversing/climbing wall, and outdoor dining patio. Skyview's close proximity to the downtown center permits regular school walking trips to the Prescott Public Library, Acker Nature Park, Ken Lindley Field, the Smoki Museum, Sharlot Hall Museum, and Yavapai College.
As a school of choice, families select Skyview because they connect to the mission of the school. Skyview attracts students who love to learn and families who value learning. Our rigorous curriculum requires students to commit a substantial amount of time to their studies. Regular problem-solving opportunities, investigations, and high-order thinking activities require a significant level of responsibility and necessitates that students come to school each day prepared for learning.
How to Apply:
Submit resume, letter of interest, names and numbers of three professional references, and educational philosophy to Dr. Wayne Regina, Director, Skyview School, 125 S. Rush Street, Prescott, AZ 86303. Beginning date: Late November/ Early December. Open until filled. www.skyviewschool.org.
This posting will remain online until 01/15/09 .
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS), New York, NY
Position: Mathematics, social studies, science, Special Education, PE/Health, Art and / or Technology
Grades: Secondary 6 - 9 (eventually 6-12)
Description of Position:
Responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing curriculum that meets the city / state standards and incorporates hands-on activities rooted in Expeditionary Learning principles;
- Incorporating a variety of teaching strategies in their professional practice, including differentiated instruction to meet the needs of individual learning styles;
- Working cooperatively within a non-traditional school schedule and organizational structure;
- Collaborating with colleagues in study groups around instructional initiatives and learning expeditions;
- Participating in on- and off-site staff development opportunities during the summer and the academic year, including reflective practice and peer coaching (Advance notice of the dates will be supplied, and those who attend will be compensated according to the terms of the UFT contract. Teacher participation in the activities is voluntary, but strongly encouraged, as the activities are very important for the development of the school);
- Serving as advisor to a small group of students, supervising their service learning, internship and expeditionary learning experiences and acting as a liaison between school and family;
- Team teaching and planning with colleagues as useful;
- Maintaining a strong work ethic and a willingness to assume a variety of roles;
- Working with a Mentor teacher, to ensure understanding and implementation of common policies, procedures and expectations
- Developing an understanding of and enthusiasm for the school's mission.
Description of School:
We are an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school rooted in quality teaching and learning as a means to ensure that all students are prepared to embark on college careers. We organize our curriculum around learning expeditions: collaboration, cooperation, and teamwork are integral in our design. We demand and support active pedagogy. We have created a school culture that ensures equity and high expectations; fosters a safe, respectful and orderly community; promotes adventure; develops our professional community; and engages families in the life of the school. We believe in shared and distributed leadership. Class size is small to provide maximum attention to individual student needs. Crew advisory groups enable us to work closely within our school community, building relationships that will enhance our growth as responsible members of our community. Our school is structured to reflect these core values. Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS) staff benefit from the EL partnership by receiving high-quality professional development from a nationally recognized educational organization. WHEELS teachers participate fully in the integration of the EL core practices into the framework of the school. Based on the 2007 New York City School Progress Reports, our school is the fourth highest rated middle school in the City.
How to Apply:
Send Cover Letter and resume to: bkimmel@schools.nyc.gov
This posting will remain online until 11/30/08 .
Expeditionary Learning Staff Openings
Expeditionary Learning School Designers
From time to time, we recruit new school designers. Please submit a resume if you are interested in being considered for this position.
Description of Position:
An Expeditionary Learning school designer has the primary responsibility, under the supervision of a regional director, for supporting the implementation of the core practices and the design principles of the Expeditionary Learning design in 4-6 schools. School designers are experienced teachers and administrators who work with school principals and leadership teams to identify their needs and goals and to provide the appropriate services to address them.
School designers assist individual teachers and teacher teams in developing high quality learning expeditions--in depth, project-based investigations aligned with standards -- as the primary way of organizing the curriculum; in implementing active and engaging instructional practices that promote equity and high expectations; and in establishing practices that build school culture and foster character. They also work to guide school leadership and develop school structures that support these practices.
Qualifications:
- Required minimum 5 years classroom teaching experience, preferably in Expeditionary Learning or similar schools
- Experience teaching and facilitating adults
- Strong background in reading and writing across the curriculum
- Preferred experience in school administration
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours
Salary: commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter by e-mail to amahler@elschools.org or by U.S. mail to:
Annmarie Mahler
Expeditionary Learning Schools Outward Bound
247 West 35th Street, 8th floor
New York, NY 10001
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