School
Utopian Academy for the Arts
Description
About Utopian Academy for the Arts High School
Utopian Academy for the Arts is an independent public charter school network serving elementary, middle, and (now) high school students and families throughout Clayton County, GA. The Utopian Academy for the Arts High School was approved by the Clayton County Public Schools System and operates as a locally-approved charter school. By utilizing an industry specific hands-on approach to learning, the Utopian Academy for the Art High School students will develop an understanding and appreciation for the entertainment industry. Students will attain principles and practices of film and television media through partnerships with postsecondary institutions and employment opportunities with national and local film/television production companies. The Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter Network began in 2014 as a middle school, expanded to include elementary education in 2020, and now will offer a high school program, starting in 2022. The high school, which will initially serve 250 students in ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade.
The Role
Our staff members are the heartbeat of our operations and academic ideologies at Utopian Academy for the Arts High School. More than any other variable in education— more than curriculum or supplies—our faculty and staff matter. Effective teachers who are continually learning and setting high expectations are the key to student academic achievement and success. At Utopian Academy for the Arts High School, we believe that students will rise to meet the high expectations set by our team of educators.
Expectations:
- Applicant should have knowledge of school and classroom rules, procedures and practices.
- Applicant must have the ability to interpret and establish appropriate rules, methods and techniques in maintaining a disciplined academic environment.
- Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and patience.
- Applicant must have experience working with students and knowledge of conflict resolution techniques is strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision for students who are assigned to the In-School Suspension classroom.
- Take daily attendance.
- Review in-school suspension policies, procedures and student expectations with students daily.
- Work with students and or other staff members during student reflection period on issues such as behavior management and the prevention of undesirable behaviors that resulted in student being assigned to ISS.
- Monitor all ISS assignments; provide encouragement and feedback to students, monitor tests, computer work and provide instructional assistance as appropriate.
- Ensure students have security escorts to lavatory facilities.
- Email teachers 24 hours in advance for work requests and complete student Work Completion Logs for all students assigned to the room.
- Facilitate and arrange delivery of student lunches when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university;
- Valid Georgia teaching certification or eligibility to obtain certification
- Demonstrated expertise in their subject matter and/or direct subject-area teaching experience
How to Apply
Application and materials should be submitted electronically by the priority deadline of Monday, April 3, 2023 to talent@utopianacademy.com “HS ISS” should be labeled in the Subject Line of your message. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Completed Application for Employment including:
- Cover letter / letter of interest defining your strengths in your subject matter, including your experience with supporting a charter school, or arts integrated school. Please cite specific and measurable examples from your practice that make you a fit for our founding teacher position.
- Resume
