ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:
The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind academically or have been considered "hard to support" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.
FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS:
In exchange for a 5-year commitment to teach in the Syracuse City School District:
Full tuition toward a Master’s Degree in Education at Syracuse University
Full time teacher salary and benefits
Opportunity to earn additional compensation by working in extended learning time school
Assistance with New York State Teacher Certification Process for those who possess comparable teacher certification in a another state
Includes stipend to assist with moving expense.
WHO WE WANT:
Successful SCSD educators are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:
Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;
Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;
Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;
Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in their school and district;
Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and
Follow current trends in education policy and research, including Common Core standards, comprehensive assessment systems and data-driven instruction.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Reporting to the principal, the teacher ensures that all their students achieve ambitious academic outcomes. The teacher must effectively:
Plan data-driven, standards-aligned and differentiated units, lessons and activities;
Deliver clear, accurate and rigorous lessons with a range of instructional and formative assessment techniques;
Establish and maintain a supportive, productive and positive learning environment with strong classroom management practices; and
Monitor and communicate about student progress while engaging in continuous reflection, adjustment and professional development.
The teacher will perform additional related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven experience accelerating measurable student learning in urban schools (preferred)
Training and or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred)
Minimum of two years' successful classroom teaching experience (preferred)
Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire.
All candidates must possess New York State teacher certification in their subject area, or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor's degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for
reciprocity
.
Please note that New York State requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 for certification, and one hired, this proof will be kept on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Once offered, you will be required to declare that all previous obligations with an employing school district have been met and you are not seeking this position with the intent of resigning from a previous commitment in which you have not served.
SALARY/SALARY RANGE:
The current starting salary range for Teachers is based in the Unit 1 Contractual Agreement. Salary is based on experience and may range from
$59,499 - $102,037
.
Teachers who are assigned to work at schools with extended learning time will receive an additional stipend.
Teachers will have opportunities to teach in our Summer School Programs, receiving an hourly rate of
$45
.