Job Description
Job Description
Join Focused Staffing Group and be a catalyst for positive change! At Focused Staffing, we don’t just fill positions—we transform lives, one rockstar talent at a time. Whether you’re eager to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health or dedicated to empowering students in K-12 education, our mission is to connect skilled, passionate professionals with the communities that need them most. As a leader in specialized staffing, we provide exceptional opportunities and support for every member of our team, creating lasting impact for those we serve and those who serve with us. Discover how your unique strengths can help build brighter futures across schools and behavioral health organizations nationwide.
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We are looking for staff who are…
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Looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
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excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central
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interested in learning about being an educator
In action, our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners’ potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students’ character and personal growth. With music at its core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms, where project-based, hands-on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.
We are currently seeking a teacher who is ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive each and every day.
Specifically, the teacher is responsible for:
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Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn
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Differentiating instruction to meet learners’ needs
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Preparing students to be college and career ready as measured by benchmark assessments
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Developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with diverse learning needs
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Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
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Contributing to the Child Study Team assessments of student needs
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Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective curriculum
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Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
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Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships
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Uphold all school policies within the classroom
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Attend designated school functions outside of school hours
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Attend and participate in all school/parent meetings
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Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
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Receive and implement feedback from school leaders and other staff
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Participate with enthusiasm in all school wide professional development
Qualifications for the teacher are:
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Urban middle school teaching experience
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NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification with coursework in middle school / mathematics education
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Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
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An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
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Proven commitment and success working with students and families
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The ability to thrive in a startup environment
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The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
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A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues
Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred
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Bilingual (Spanish)
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Music performance
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Teaching experience and/or certifications
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Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
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Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models