Location 133 Hoover Drive
Rochester, NY 14615
GRADE LEVELS K-6
Authorizer Board of Regents

Discovery Charter School provides a high-quality education in a safe and supportive learning community for students and families, empowers students with diverse talents, delivers rigorous and culturally relevant instruction, and fosters creativity, inquiry, as well as strong character development. Discovery Charter School is an elementary public school (K-6), whose charter was approved by the New York State Education Department in December 2010, and opened its doors in August 2011.

280

Student Population

93%

Students of Color

15.3%

English Learners

13.9%

Students with Disabilities

Specializations

EL Education Character Education
Arts Integration
College and Career Readiness
Community partnerships

Instructional Models

DCS follows an instructional model that is standards-based, student-centered, data informed, and flexible. Students are leaders of their own learning. Teachers implement protocols to foster students engagement and peer discussion.

Curriculum

ELA – EL Education Curriculum
Math – Engage NY

Certification Requirements

Certification Preferred

New Teacher Starting Salary

Dependent on education

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for full time employees

Career Site

http://www.rochesterdiscovery.com/about-dcs/employment/

Shortage Areas

Bilingual teachers
Always seeking to increase staff diversity

Mentoring

DCS offers both mentoring and instructional coaching

Professional Development

DCS offers ongoing professional development both internally and externally.

Supports for Teachers of Color

DCS empowers teachers and encourages teacher voice. An Equity Committee serves to strengthen teacher identity and eliminate cultural biases. DCS also offers mindfulness and staff wellness coaching.