Description

FUNCTION:

The Phoenix Program is primarily designed to provide recovery of credits and acceleration for over-age high school students in Dallas ISD. These students will engage in blended-learning environment where online curriculum and face-to-face courses is offered.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Provide a school-within-a-school environment at 5 high schools (1 per network) in which the staff forms an educational team (facilitator, core content teachers, counselors and administrators) to meet the instructional needs of the students enrolled in the The Phoenix Program
• Achieve annual program performance goals
• Supervise the program at their campus
• Structure a physical classroom conducive to learning
• Communicate policies and procedures with school administration and guidance personnel
• Assist students problem solve, set goals, plan and pace their learning
• Provide encouragement and motivation to all students
• Provide social emotional support
• Provide tutorial support
• Differentiate instruction using assessment results
• Communicate student performance regularly with students, parents, and school staff
• Oversee course completion procedures
• Teach within the course of study as prescribed by student needs using online resources and district prescribed curriculum
• Participate in professional development opportunities for The Phoenix Program on research-based pedagogy, curriculum, and programs aligned to ensure success with at-risk students
• Support the districtwide community of practice to support best practice sharing, problem-solving, and collaboration among educators seeking to implement digital curriculum as a supplement to direct teaching
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills, technology proficiency and willingness to implement research-based instructional models
• Maintain a flexible schedule that allows for the execution of a comprehensive educational program throughout the center's hours of operation
• Provide professional consultation, direction, and assistance to faculty and students regarding program's best practices
• Coordinate with counseling staff to confirm graduation requirements are met
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for the core subjects
• Three years of directly related experience
• Demonstrate flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrate general knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Demonstrate knowledge of digital curriculum
• Strong computer skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment to instruct students and manage their behavior, under the general direction of the principal
• Ability to self-manage in pursuit of an end goal and to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills; natural relationship- and coalition-builder; ability to interact congenially with staff, parents, students, and community members
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrate knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession