What To Expect

All new staff take part in the Induction Program, a three year program focused on developing staff based on personal needs. The Induction Program begins with an Immersion Week prior to the start of the school year. Over the course of the week, new staff are provided with professional development on culture, curriculum, instruction and procedures of the Propel Schools system.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Current or pending relevant certification
• Classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting
• Passion for social justice
• Ability to adjust instruction to meet learner needs
• Strong background in instruction
• A belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
• Receptive to feedback
• Will do whatever it takes to close the achievement gap

Teacher Recruitment/Hiring Process

1. Submit an application here
2. Selected applicants will be invited to attend a group interview event or be sent a video interview to complete
3. Selected applicants will be asked to complete a 20 minute demonstration in front of students
4. If the 20 minute demonstration is successful, you will be invited back to complete a 40-60 minute demonstration in front of students
5. A hiring decision is made
6. If you have been hired, you may be placed into the “hiring pool” and will receive communication that you have been recommended for hire. Being placed in the hiring pool does not guarantee a position with Propel Schools. Offers will depend on whether a position that matches your certification and demonstrated areas of strength becomes available

Click HERE to view open positions.

Substitutes

Propel Schools is seeking professional individuals to substitute teach in our classrooms! Propel has partnered with Precision HR to staff substitute teachers. Substitutes can create their own schedule and earn up to $125 a day. Our daily rate for teachers is $125 and $80 for paraprofessionals. All applicants must have up-to-date clearances and a Bachelor’s degree (for teachers).

Precision HR Solutions will be responsible for employing substitute and filling all day to day absences. Questions regarding employment with Precision HR may be directed to info@precisionhr.net or call 888-416-4338.

Candidates must obtain and submit the following clearances: Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Act 34 PA Criminal History, Act 114 Fingerprinting, Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release, Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Report and a negative TB test result.

Other Professionals include:

1. Paraprofessionals (must have completed 48 credit hours)
2. Central Office positions
3. Bus Monitors
4. Maintenance
5. Custodians
6. Food Service

Professional Hiring Process

1. Apply online for the position of choice
2. Applications will be reviewed by the Talent Team
3. Interviews (in person or via telephone/video) will be offered to select candidates

Click HERE to view open positions.

Teachers are at the heart of Propel’s success. Propel aspires to be an organization that fully values and supports its teachers as professionals. We strive to be a place where teachers find opportunities for growth, leadership and a career path, both in and out of the classroom through the Propel Teacher Career Pathways.
We provide opportunities for Propel educators to earn variable pay for exemplary leadership. The variable pay is characterized by work that falls outside their typical duties and that contributes to the school’s mission or furthers or initiates advancement in teacher effectiveness, student growth and achievement.
The available positions are intended to expand teacher and leader areas of instructional expertise and responsibility. These pathways are specifically-created opportunities for which teachers might be eligible, depending on qualification.

The following pathways are available for our teachers and support staff:

• Differentiated Supervision
• Expanded Impact Teacher
• Induction Leader
• Induction Guide
• Technology Liaison
• Pittsburgh Urban Teaching Corps Adjunct Faculty

Propel Teacher Career Pathways Hiring Process

• Apply online, using the Talent Ed website
• Applications will be reviewed by the Talent Team
• Interviews will be offered to select candidates