Teacher, Special Education Teacher

Position

Teacher (26-27 School Year)

Cleveland, OH

Full‑Time

Partnership Schools is currently accepting applications for anticipated K–8 classroom teachers and specialist openings for the upcoming school year at our Cleveland schools (Archbishop Lyke, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Francis, Metro Catholic). While specific position postings will be published by March, we encourage interested candidates to apply now. Qualified candidates may be contacted prior to March as we begin early conversations and planning for future openings.

• Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed
• Assuming responsibility for the academic progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership toward quantifiable results
• Collaborating with colleagues to plan units and lessons and develop expertise in implementing instruction
• Fulfilling the school’s mission to educate the whole child – mind, body, and spirit
• Taking accountability for student learning and for meeting classroom performance goals
• Using tests, assessments, classroom performance, and other designated evaluation and diagnostic tools to assess the progress of students, and drive instruction and intervention
• Creating and communicating with families of students in a positive and respectful manner
• Participating in ongoing professional development sessions to grow as an instructional leader

• A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers both school‑wide and across the network
• A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator
• Technological proficiency and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to multi‑task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results
• Relentlessness and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure success

• Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education
• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Must pass a background check

Early Career Teachers:
Teachers with 0‑3 years of experience will be paid no less than  42,000. After three years, teachers have the opportunity to earn at least  50,000.

Experienced Teachers:
Salaries are determined based on years of teaching and school leadership experience, and evaluation of instructional mastery and mission alignment through an in‑person demo lesson and interview. Opportunities for promotion occur every 3‑5 years based on clear and published criteria, with the potential for up to 17% increases in those promotion years.

To apply, please navigate to the “Join our Team” tab through thepartnershipschools.org. The "Apply for this Position" button is located at the end of each job description. Please be sure to upload your resume and cover letter.

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