High School Teacher - Lancaster, United States - Desert Sands Public Charter School

Description

DESERT SANDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm

This position will support the HOPE (Helping Our Parenting Students Excel) Program.


COMPENSATION

Clear Credential:
$79,500/year - $100,700/year


Preliminary Credential:
$68,900/year


Intern Credential:
$66,144/year


Help Us Change Lives

We live by the motto that "There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do" and we are very passionate about it.

Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development.

Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it's your turn.


How You Will Make an Impact:

The Teacher Position will plan, organize and implement an appropriate personalized instructional program in a learning environment that guides, supports, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, completion of diploma requirements and post-secondary transition plan.

This Position will collaborate with other Instructional Staff and school personnel.


RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

This list is _illustrative only_ and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Develop, review and regularly update personalized academic plans based on students transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning (CTE), postsecondary goals, and progress towards those goals
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding and supporting high academic expectations, and maintaining positive and professional relationships with colleagues, students and parents
• Meet with students at their scheduled appointment dates and times
• Conduct effective student appointments; preparing for and delivering instruction, engaging students in goalsetting, monitoring of progress and preparation for completion of graduation requirements
• Assign appropriate courses of study
• Establish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessed
• Plan, prepare for and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning experiences
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources to support independent learning
• Identify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students varying needs
• Engage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication
• Connect instruction to realworld experiences and students postsecondary goals
• Regularly check for understanding and provide clarifying and/or enrichment information
• Carefully observe, review and evaluate student homework and tests to assess and monitor progress
• Grade course homework, projects, and tests
• Provide students with meaningful feedback to enhance learning and improve achievement
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Instruct and monitor student progress in the use of online learning materials and technology
• Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education students
• Model and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goalsetting, time management, and accessing/utilizing resources
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Administer diagnostic assessments according to guidelines set forth by the Organization and site
• Regularly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Refer students to support structures; tutors, intervention programs, labs, counselors, and other wrap around services as appropriate
• Manage student behavior in the Resource Center by enforcing rules and disciplinary systems of the Center
• Prepare for and facilitate positive parent conferences
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
• Monitor credit completion rates of students
• Monitor student attendance
• Claim and report daily attendance
• Keep student work folders neat and organized
• Close out student folders in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines
• Generate report cards in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines
• Document and review student notes and parent/student contacts in Contact Manager
• Update all necessary records accurately and timely as required by law, Organizational policies, school regulations, and independent auditors
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetings
• Participate in Professional Development opportunities as needed
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