Primary Responsibilities:

We are looking for a generalist, with a preference for an educator who can teach at both the middle and high school level.  We are looking for a well-rounded, experienced teacher who can perform a range of duties, including covering classes as a short- or long-term substitute, working with small groups of students, and tutoring.  The ideal candidate must be able to teach multiple  courses within one class, differentiating content and instructional level, and be comfortable with and have experience teaching in a range of content areas.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
 

• Teaching content area classes for short or long-term periods as needs arise at either of the Travis Hill School campuses
• Providing small group instruction and one-on-one tutoring and support to students as needs arise at either of the Travis Hill School campuses
• Whether working as a teacher or tutor, the instructor will be expected to: 
• • Integrate blended learning into the fabric of planning and instruction, in order to make learning more engaging, more targeted and more student-centered
  • Create a classroom and school environment that features a rich diversity of resources, engages student interest, promotes student leadership and stimulates student learning
  • Develop and implementing classroom and school-wide positive, incentive-based plans designed to promote prosocial, achievement-oriented, and values-centered student behavior
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with the secure care staff--both in school and by participating in agreed to unit-based activities and meetings
  • Manage administrative assignments effectively and with a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Modeling and contributing to a school culture built on hope and high expectations for achievement
• Building positive, lasting relationships with students and families as well as key student support networks, including, volunteers, local attorneys, case management and aftercare staff
• Contributing your talent, creativity and passion to enhance the range of academic and enrichment activities the School can offer to students in our care
• Understanding and committing to what it means to work with students who are detained, including taking on roles and functions that extend beyond those of a traditional teacher working in a traditional environment.

Essential Competencies:

At Travis Hill, we are looking for teachers who are committed to developing a set of essential competencies.  These include: 

• Preparing and delivering multi-tiered and multi-course instruction. Students may be enrolled in two or more courses during a single class period and teachers are expected to use stations, full and small group instruction, and blended learning tools to facilitate this sort of classroom design.
• Developing a curriculum that is modular (fits within ~20-day unit cycles) and thematic, incorporates project-based learning, and is aligned with Louisiana Student Standards. Our curriculum and related instructional materials need to be created, saved and made accessible using a school-wide framework that emphasizes relevance and meaning.
• Working collaboratively with members of our student support services team and special education staff.  Our teachers work with others to modify instructional material, accommodate students’ needs, and support students’ social-emotional development.
• Taking on responsibilities that lie outside of your content specialty. In light of student needs, our teachers must be flexible and willing, with professional development and support, to meet students where they are.
• Investing fully in the school’s ongoing efforts to use restorative justice practices. We believe in and use a solution-focused approach to misbehavior.
• Understand that students with significant behavioral, mental health and trauma-related challenges will attend school.  Nearly 50% of the students at Travis Hill have diagnosed special needs; nearly all have experienced significant trauma.  Our aim is for all students to attend school every day.
• Meeting basic administrative expectations.  Timeliness, grading, turning in lesson plans, reading and responding to emails, and staff communications are essential to the success of our school.