Nishmat Adin Shalhevet, Scottsdale, AZ 

High School Science Teacher (with potential STEM Educational Support Role)

 High School Math Educator (with potential STEM Educational Support Role)

Nishmat Adin -Shalhevet Scottsdale, located in Scottsdale, AZ, is a private, co-ed, Jewish High School

with a rigorous dual curriculum of Judaic and college preparatory studies. The school is run in

collaboration with Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles, CA and utilizes a combination of remote

learning and Arizona-based faculty for content delivery and student support. Nishmat Adin – Shalhevet

Scottsdale opened for the 2021-2022 year with a 9 th and 10 th grade and is rapidly looking to expand its

Arizona-based faculty, with ample opportunities ranging from part-time positions to full-time positions with

the potential for school leadership opportunities.

To learn more about Nishmat Adin – Shalhevet Scottsdale, please see our website at

www.nishmatadin.org

The Position: High School Science Teacher (with potential STEM Educational Support Role)

The Position: High School Math Educator (with potential STEM Educational Support Role)

Nishmat Adin – Shalhevet Scottsdale High School seeks a part-time or full-time High School Math

Educator to teach and additionally serve in a role of student support in math classes taught remotely.

Additional student support capabilities, particularly in STEM subjects, is desirable but not required.

Nishmat Adin – Shalhevet Scottsdale High School seeks a part-time or full-time High School Science

Educator to teach and additionally serve in a role of student support in science classes taught remotely.

Additional student support capabilities, particularly in STEM subjects, is desirable but not required.

Essential Job Functions:

Plan and implement course instruction in the sciences to high school students

Develop a laboratory science program for the school

Complete and submit lesson plans, progress reports, narratives, and other documentation as

requested

Assess student work and provide meaningful feedback to guide learning and growth

Work in conjunction with Shalhevet High School Los Angeles teachers to provide content support

during remote instruction and monitor student progress in those courses

Collaborate with colleagues in order to enhance the instructional environment

Participate professionally in scheduled meetings as needed

Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhancing it

Use classroom management strategies and approaches to create and maintain a classroom

environment of safety, respect, positivity, acceptance, and learning

Use conflict resolution strategies that support healthy student social development

Build personal relationships with all students that demonstrate respect and compassion

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and colleagues

Model professional behaviors and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers,

and the broader community.

Maintain reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality

Adhere to school policies, procedures, and deadlines

Perform other duties as assigned and assist in other school programs when necessary

Support the Mission and Values of School

Potential Additional Functions:

A candidate who can additionally function as an Educational Support Specialist in STEM is desirable

though not required. Additional desired roles and skillsets in this area could include:

Working in conjunction with Shalhevet High School Los Angeles teachers to provide content

support

Monitoring student progress in STEM subjects

Implementing student assessments

Providing consistent individualized and small group support in multiple contact areas.

Coordinating, facilitating and managing meetings with various stakeholders, including faculty,

administrators and parents, in order to devise educational plans for individual students

Reviewing psychoeducational evaluations; summarizing documents for future reference.

Working in collaboration with a partnering disability resource organization, which provides

additional student support

Observing and informally assessing students to identify learning, social and emotional factors that

impact performance

Interacting with school personnel and families to discuss learning profiles and effective teaching

strategies

Working one-on-one with students on a short-term basis to provide support and determine need

for self-advocacy or additional services

Providing expertise on learning issues and appropriate interventions

Facilitating basic immediate mental wellness needs for students and working with local mental

health professionals (list of professional resources available) to help direct students towards long-

term mental health care as-needed

Required Qualifications: (Skills, experience, education/certification, etc.)

Master’s Degree preferred in a relevant field and/or teaching credential in appropriate subject

matter

Experience teaching general and advanced high school science courses, including laboratory

science

A combination of a Master’s Degree in special education or educational therapy and experience

teaching general and advanced sciences would also be considered

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of learning disabilities and developmental exceptionalities

Knowledge of Arizona special education standards and laws

Understanding of testing instruments used in psychoeducational evaluation, including IEPs, and

experience interpreting reports

Experience reviewing psychoeducational testing, developing related student accommodation

plans, and tracking progress over time

Evaluation of where breakdowns in learning occur; ability to recommend targeted interventions

Ability to work with and communicate effectively in a warm and empathic manner

Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment, where new ideas and mistakes are

embraced

Familiarity with hybrid learning models

Technical proficiency with demonstrated experience utilizing Zoom, Google Docs, and Google

Classroom 

Interested candidates should email Ariella Friedman at info@nishmatadin.org with:

Cover letter expressing interest in the position

Current Resume

List of 3 references with name, phone number, email address, and nature of the relationship (i.e.

direct supervisor, Head of School, mentor, etc.)

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