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.)