High School Teacher for Adult Students Learners - Greenfield, United States - Field Institute

Field Institute

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Greenfield, United States

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Mark Lane

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Description

SUMMARY
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EPIC de Cesar Chavez _
_is a WASC accredited charter high school program of __Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership Development_** _(FIELD).

FIELD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1978 by _Farmworker Leader Cesar E. Chavez.

We are dedicated to strengthening America's agricultural and rural communities through our Core Values of Opportunity, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, and Si Se Puede.

FIELD carries out its mission through a continuum of educational programs such as our EPIC de Cesar Chavez High School.

The EPIC de Cesar Chavez High School Teacher must possess preparation in teaching a culturally diverse population using language acquisition strategies utilizing synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

The Teacher must have the knowledge and ability to teach core content area classes either in an online environment or in a self-contained classroom using direct instruction.

They must also have the ability to individualize instruction according to the needs of adult learners.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Observe, evaluate, and assess adult student performance and development in an online and/or inclass environment.
Participate in professional development webinars, Zoom meetings, and other inperson or other class offerings.
Assign and grade online and inclass work, projects, tests, and assignments.
Maintain a classroom grade book in the Aeries student information system using accepted standard grading criteria.
Utilize multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress.
Maintain and submit appropriate and required student records in a timely manner.
In coordination with the school counselor, provide information to students relative to employment, career opportunities, and continuing education.
Manage a selfcontained classroom setting when applicable, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior as stated in the EPIC classroom agreement.
Participate in the development of activities designed to promote an innovative learning experience for students.
Conduct culturally relevant online classes appropriate for diverse adult students from a variety of cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and economic backgrounds.
Understand, teach, and adhere to FIELD's core values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
As assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge and consistent practice of policies and procedures for FIELD.
Knowledge and consistent practice of the ethical guidelines as outlined by FIELD and federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Skill in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
Skill in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
Skill in organizing, time management, and recordkeeping.
Possess the skills needed to learn and utilize software and other technology required to facilitate online instruction as applicable.
Ability to effectively address and meet a wide range of academic, social/emotional, and developmental needs for all types of learners.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required.
CLAD or BCLAD Certified, or other California Commission on Teacher Credentialing recognized authorization to teach English Learners.
Previous experience working with rural farm working communities preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have valid driver's license and personal automobile insurance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to travel as needed/required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Bilingual in Spanish prefered.

BENEFITS:

403(B) Retirement Plan
CalSTRS
Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance
Professional Development assistance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must f