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Please note that this posting is for anticipated openings for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. Locations will vary depending on availability. We expect to begin the screening process in January 2019.
ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:
The Syracuse City School District is Building our Future by ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve at a high level. Teaching and learning are our core business and we know that education is essential to improve future life opportunities for our students. We also recognize that strong leaders and teachers together have a profound impact on student achievement. With this in mind, we are seeking educators who are ready to partner with us and our community in ensuring a bright future for all students. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs and serves over 21,000 students in grades Pre K-12. 78% of SCSD students qualify for free or reduced lunch price, and approximately 20% are served by the Office of Special Education. 77% of the students in the school district are students of color.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:
The Syracuse City School District is looking to ensure that our faculty better represents the diversity of our student body. We are looking for graduates with a background in and commitment to urban education in the following teaching areas:
- Mathematics
- Science
- English as a New Language (ENL)
- Library Media
- Special Education
- Technology
- Elementary
- Other areas considered
In exchange for a 5-year commitment to teach in the Syracuse City School District, you will receive:
- Full tuition toward a Master’s Degree in Education at Syracuse University
- Starting salary of $48,500
- Additional pay for experience
- Opportunity to earn additional stipend by working in extended learning time school
- Assistance with New York State Teacher Certification Process
- Includes stipend to assist with expense for certification
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.
For further details on our expectations for classroom educators, explore the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
URBAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must reside in the city of Syracuse (A generous moving allowance of $1,500 and non-financial housing support is included)
- Must be prepared to teach for a minimum of 5 years in the Syracuse City School District
- You will be expected to teach in September 2019, therefore you must already have completed a teacher preparation program prior to September 2019.
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- 3.0 Undergraduate GPA
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal statement regarding career aspirations
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Training and or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (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.
- City Residents are encouraged to apply!
SALARY/SALARY RANGE:
- The current starting salary for SCSD Teachers is $48,500. With proof of outside related experience and college transcripts, the salary will be increased pursuant to the Unit 1 contractual agreement.
- 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 $42.69.
- Teachers with experience and a deep background in Urban Education may qualify for the District’s Urban Fellowship Program. Click HERE for more information.
