EMPLOYMENT

Falcon Ridge is a great place to work. We have happy employees, great benefits and a positive culture.

Here are a few things we’d like to offer you:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Employer paid benefits
  • PERSI retirement package
  • Free continuing education NNU credits
  • Professional Development, conferences and seminar opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Talented and exceptional colleagues
  • Paraprofessionals in all elementary grades
  • Generous prep time hours
  • Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer breaks

 

Current Opportunities

Please see the job postings below:

  • Middle School Teaching Pool
  • Substitute Teaching Pool

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to Dr. Jorgensen, Administrator at cjorgensen@falconridgecharter.org 

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER (POOL)

Job Status: All Applicants
Job Title:  Middle School Teachers for the 2024-2025 School Year
Specific positions will be listed here:

Location: Falcon Ridge Public Charter School
Reports To: Administrator
Calendar: 173
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Placed on Certified Salary Schedule
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Public Employees Retirement System

Purpose:

Developing elementary students to become competent, productive, and responsible by teaching the academic skills and positive character qualities to succeed in life.

Qualifications:

● Must possess a current Idaho Education Credential with appropriate endorsement
● Successful experience working with students in an elementary school classroom setting
● Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, supervisors, and other staff members
● Demonstrates the ability to accomplish the major duties listed below
● Must possess a positive attitude and a growth mindset

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform such school-related duties as may be assigned by the administrator..
2. Be knowledgeable of, and uphold, all policies pertaining to teachers and students as specified in the Board

Policy Manual.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter competencies and/or skills to be presented to students.
4. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students where possible.
5. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of resources provided by the district.
6. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students. Upon request of the immediate supervisor, show written evidence of preparation.

7. Use instructional materials adopted by the district and employ methods that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

8. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities and follow prescribed safety regulations.
10. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
11. Accept responsibility for extra-curricular activities and other duties as may be assigned to meet the needs of students.
12. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and cooperative relations with the administrations, students, parents and colleagues.
13. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods; assist in selection of instructional equipment and materials.

14. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
15. Act ethically in all aspects of the teaching role.
16. Know and follow district policy and chain of command.
17. Deal with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner.
18. Act ethically and confidential in all aspects of employment.
19. Any other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Sit for extended periods of time.
● Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
● Reach with hands and arms.
● Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
● May be required to block or redirect students.
● Must be able to effectively supervise and support staff when consequences are implemented including supervising physical restraint and seclusion if necessary for safety.
● Must be able to effectively communicate through speech.

Types of Substitutes

  • Certified Substitute – substitute for classroom teachers – please note you do not have to be a subject area expert to substitute for a classroom teacher
  • Classified Substitute – substitute for support positions (i.e. tutors, special education assistants, school support assistants, etc.)
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Pay – $13-$15 an hour
  • Must complete fingerprinting and pass a background check

Click here for more information about part time opportunities at Brown Bus. 

Additional information:

  • $16.50 per hour – starting pay after training and probation period
  • 2 hrs AM / 2 hrs PM – hours guarantee
  • CDL is not required to be hired – we have a full in-house driver training program
  • If someone already has a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the proper endorsements (passenger & school bus endorsements & no air brake restriction), that would be great.  If they don’t have all the endorsements, we will help them get the endorsements.

 

One additional item, any person that comes to us and tells us that they want to drive for FALCON RIDGE, those people will be assigned to any open routes at that time for FALCON RIDGE and will not be assigned a route for other schools we serve.