ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Social Emotional Learning Teacher at Ohio College Preparatory School located in Cleveland, OH dedicated to providing a superior education for all students in our upcoming 2022 - 2023 school year! We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

With a network of 60 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset. Ohio College Preparatory School—Home of the Vikings—is a tuition-free, public charter elementary and middle school serving the Maple Heights, Warrensville, Bedford, and Garfield communities. A member of the ACCEL Schools network of high achieving charter schools, Ohio College Preparatory School creates an engaging learning environment that accelerates achievement without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Highly rated by the Ohio Department of Education, the school provides a standards-based curriculum enriched with education technology to accelerate student learning and readiness. Teachers, staff, students, and parents embrace a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior. The school's thriving campus life includes Basketball, Cheerleading, and Volleyball competitive sports as well as memorable school activities such as Valentine's Day Carnival, Middle School Dances, and the Summer Basketball Tournament. Accredited by Cognia™, Ohio College Preparatory School participates in ongoing, third-party review, continually evaluating how best to meet the needs of all students.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Provide academic and social-emotional learning instruction throughout the school day, giving students the opportunity to learn and practice SEL skills along with academics.
• Directly teach social and emotional skills, emotion regulation strategies, and conflict resolution skills during class.
• The Social Emotional Learning Teacher will serve as an Enrichment Teacher focused on helping scholars develop and explore social and emotional skills, identity, and growth mindset.
• Implementing and augmenting SEL curriculum as a separate course, similar to art, music, or P.E.
• Support students in developing systems and teams around school climate, teaching all students social & emotional competencies, and connecting students to appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom
• Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
• Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
• Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Active and current state teaching license in appropriate content area
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working within an urban environment

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and equipment including computers and Smart boards.
• Vision sufficient to read printed material.
• Hear sufficiently so as to be able to conduct in person and telephone conversations.
• Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversation.
• Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and to reach overhead.
• Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment; drive an automobile, and respond to emergency situations.
• Physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Physical strength sufficient to lift twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary based on previous experience and education
• Benefit packages including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Eligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contribution
• Company paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Additional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance Program
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Bonuses and stipend opportunities
• Annual compensation adjustments
• Employee development and leadership opportunities