[hr-education-na] Job openings at School for Human Rights (Brooklyn, NY)

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

I am very pleased to announce openings for the School for Human Rights for
the 2005-6 school year. Positions are available in various subject areas.

The School for Human Rights (SHR) is a 6th-12th grade school located in
Brooklyn, New York and committed to developing young people into champions
of human rights. A core mission of the SHR is to support the academic and
social growth of all students, regardless of ability and identity. Human
Rights Education Associates (HREA - www.hrea.org) is the school's lead
partner.

A detailed job announcement is attached. Interested persons are encouraged
to e-mail their C.V. and letter of interest as soon as possible. General
inquiries may also be sent to this address.

Sincerely,

Kevin J. Dotson
Principal
The School for Human Rights
600 Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Office: 718.771.4793
Fax:  718.771.4815
Cell: 718.300.7439


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THE SCHOOL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS  			      600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn 11203
Dignity, Respect,
Responsibility
718.771.4793    fax: 718.771.4815

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant for a teaching position The School for Human
Rights will have:
*	New York State teacher certification (or the transferable equivalent from
a state sharing reciprocity with the New York State Department of
Education) for grades 6-12.
*	An advanced degree in the appropriate subject area, or be in process of
achieving such degree;
*	Satisfactory ratings on all performance reviews
*	A willingness to commit to [1]:
-	Attending a 7 to 10-day staff professional development institute
-	Planning and facilitating a 3 to 5-day Summer Bridge Program in August
for incoming students
-	Submit and discuss personal Teaching Portfolio with hiring team. [2]

An applicant will also have experience in and/or willingness to undergo
professional development in six areas of school life:

I.  Classroom Practice
*	Designing and implementing interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum
incorporating human rights themes that meets city and state performance
standards in relevant subject areas;
*	Practicing Differentiated Instruction especially using the Workshop Model
--and adjusting teaching approaches to meet the developmental needs of each
child;
*	Willingness and ability to teach across 6-12th grades.

II.  Collaborative Planning and Team Teaching
*	Team teaching with colleagues and planning curriculum with other teachers
and Human Rights Education Program Associate.
*	Working with Special Education and ESL teachers to develop and implement
curricula, lessons and approaches that support students with and without
special needs in the same classroom;

III.  Human Rights Education
*	Working with HREA Program Associate, colleagues and consultants to
develop curricula and lessons that challenge students to think critically
about choice, power, responsibility and maintaining human dignity, using
events of the past and present as lenses;
*	Creating opportunities for students to engage in authentic projects that
have an impact upon various levels of the community.

IV.  Assessing student work
*	Assessing work in relation to New York State content and performance
standards and school pedagogy;
*	Guiding students in developing and completing academic portfolios,
ability to assess and help student self-assess his/her portfolios.
*	Using rubrics to express clear expectations for student growth and work;

V.   Ongoing professional development and peer mentorship
*	Meeting regularly with the Principal to review and discuss teaching
practices, establish and discuss goals for growth;
*	Attending weekly staff and team meetings;
*	Participating in on- and off-site professional development during the
summer and the academic year in: Human Rights Education, learning styles,
pedagogy and curriculum development;
*	Working with math and literacy coaches.

VI.  Academic Counseling & Advisory (Family Group) Facilitation
*	Planning and facilitating an Advisory group consisting of 15-20 students,
focusing on Human Rights Education, goal-setting, individual learning
styles, and academic and social progress;
*	Meeting regularly with students one-on-one to assess growth and adjust
goals.

VII.  Commitment to small schools structure and start-up
*	Participating in such school start-up planning activities as retreats and
workshops, coordinated by the Principal, HREA Program Associate and other
school staff.


[1] With appropriate stipend for participation.
[2] A Teaching Portfolio should consist of the following: (1) A two-three
page statement of educational philosophy;  (2) Sample lesson plans (at
least three) and/or curriculum outlines of classes you have implemented;
(3) Samples of student work (at least three) (4) at least two recommendations.



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