Summer School Teacher – Leap into 9th Grade (Multiple Openings) Temporary

These positions are for the Leap into 9th Grade summer program, which will focus on preparing incoming 9th grade students for high school success using a curriculum that includes growth mindset, math content with AVID strategies, and career exploration. The program will combine core academic content with an introduction to the school’s culture and will develop students’ ownership of their own personal and academic growth mindset. Students may receive a .5 elective credit.

LOCATION, DATES, HOURS

• PROGRAM START DATE (First Day Students in Session): June 23, 2025
• PROGRAM END DATE (Last Day Students in Session): July 11, 2025
• EMPLOYEE START DATE: June 18, 2025
• EMPLOYEE END DATE: July 11, 2025
• MANDATORY TRAINING DATE: June 18, 2025
• DUTY DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 12:30 PM
• LOCATION(S): Franklin, Jefferson, McDaniel, Roosevelt

*Specific assignment locations will be discussed later in the hiring process.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction to students at appropriate levels in the subject matter for which the teacher is assigned.
• Provide instruction, organization, and management in the classroom, which creates an environment conducive to learning.
• Evaluate the students’ academic progress, maintain appropriate records, prepare reports, and communicate with parents or guardians on the individual student’s progress.
• May coordinate and lead classified employees who are assigned to assist the teacher.
• Follow established curriculum programs and be able to integrate the Common Core State Standards in the content area teaching.
• Take proper care of furnishings and materials within the classroom, including instructional resources, technology, and media equipment.
• Attendance and grades will be posted utilizing the Synergy Student Information System and grade book.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

LICENSURE/ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All teachers must be properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission as Professional Educators.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.

• Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an elementary, middle, K-8, alternative, and/or high school campus environment with extensive student, parent,t and public contact and frequent interruptions.
• Hazards: Potential conflict situations. Employees may be subject to temperature extremes, fumes, odors, dust and exposure to bodily fluids and blood.
• Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a school classroom, playground and campus setting; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other classroom, library and business equipment; sitting, standing and walking for extended periods; kneeling, bending at the waist; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying school equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.

PAY RATE

Current PPS PAT Educators who hold a regular school year position will be paid their current hourly rate of pay but not less than the hourly summer school rate. All other hires (including current PAT Educators in a temporary assignment) will be paid $49.11 per hour.

This posting is open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. The PPS Human Resources Department reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. Apply here now!