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School:  Nishmat Adin – Shalhevet Scottsdale

Nishmat Adin -Shalhevet Scottsdale, located in Scottsdale, AZ, is a private, co-ed, Jewish High School with a rigorous dual curriculum of Judaic and college preparatory studies. The school is run in collaboration with Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles, CA and utilizes a combination of remote learning and Arizona-based faculty for content delivery and student support.  Nishmat Adin - Shalhevet Scottsdale opened for the 2021-2022 year with a 9^th and 10^th grade and is rapidly looking to expand its Arizona-based faculty, with ample opportunities ranging from part-time positions to full-time positions with the potential for school leadership opportunities.

To learn more about Nishmat Adin – Shalhevet Scottsdale, please see our website at www.nishmatadin.org

The Position:  High School Science Teacher (with potential STEM Educational Support Role)

Nishmat Adin - Shalhevet Scottsdale High School seeks a part-time or full-time High School Science Educator to teach and additionally serve in a role of student support in science classes taught remotely.  Additional student support capabilities, particularly in STEM subjects, is desirable but not required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan and implement course instruction in the sciences to high school students
• Develop a laboratory science program for the school
• Complete and submit lesson plans, progress reports, narratives, and other documentation as requested
• Assess student work and provide meaningful feedback to guide learning and growth
• Work in conjunction with Shalhevet High School Los Angeles teachers to provide content support during remote instruction and monitor student progress in those courses
• Collaborate with colleagues in order to enhance the instructional environment
• Participate professionally in scheduled meetings as needed
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhancing it
• Use classroom management strategies and approaches to create and maintain a classroom environment of safety, respect, positivity, acceptance, and learning
• Use conflict resolution strategies that support healthy student social development
• Build personal relationships with all students that demonstrate respect and compassion
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and colleagues
• Model professional behaviors and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the broader community.
• Maintain reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality
• Adhere to school policies, procedures, and deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist in other school programs when necessary
• Support the Mission and Values of School

Potential Additional Functions:

A candidate who can additionally function as an Educational Support Specialist in STEM is desirable though not required.  Additional desired roles and skillsets in this area could include:

• Working in conjunction with Shalhevet High School Los Angeles teachers to provide content support
• Monitoring student progress in STEM subjects
• Implementing student assessments
• Providing consistent individualized and small group support in multiple contact areas.

• Coordinating, facilitating and managing meetings with various stakeholders, including faculty, administrators and parents, in order to devise educational plans for individual students

• Reviewing psychoeducational evaluations; summarizing documents for future reference.

• Working in collaboration with a partnering disability resource organization, which provides additional student support
• Observing and informally assessing students to identify learning, social and emotional factors that impact performance
• Interacting with school personnel and families to discuss learning profiles and effective teaching strategies
• Working one-on-one with students on a short-term basis to provide support and determine need for self-advocacy or additional services
• Providing expertise on learning issues and appropriate interventions
• Facilitating basic immediate mental wellness needs for students and working with local mental health professionals (list of professional resources available) to help direct students towards long-term mental health care as-needed

Required Qualifications: (Skills, experience, education/certification, etc.)

• Master’s Degree preferred in a relevant field and/or teaching credential in appropriate subject matter
• Experience teaching general and advanced high school science courses, including laboratory science
• A combination of a Master’s Degree in special education or educational therapy and experience teaching general and advanced sciences would also be considered

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of learning disabilities and developmental exceptionalities
• Knowledge of Arizona special education standards and laws
• Understanding of testing instruments used in psychoeducational evaluation, including IEPs, and experience interpreting reports
• Experience reviewing psychoeducational testing, developing related student accommodation plans, and tracking progress over time
• Evaluation of where breakdowns in learning occur; ability to recommend targeted interventions
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively in a warm and empathic manner
• Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment, where new ideas and mistakes are embraced
• Familiarity with hybrid learning models
• Technical proficiency with demonstrated experience utilizing Zoom, Google Docs, and Google Classroom 

Interested candidates should email Ariella Friedman at info@nishmatadin.org with:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Current Resume
• List of 3 references with name, phone number, email address, and nature of the relationship (i.e. direct supervisor, Head of School, mentor, etc.)