High School Spanish Teacher - San Jose, United States - ACE Charter Schools

Description

High School Spanish Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Classification: School Year Staff, Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $65,600-$90,600+ (Prelim/Clear Credential); the range for an intern credential or emergency permit starts at $61,100.

Location: ACE Charter High School Educational Park Dr #1703, San Jose, CA 95133

Position Summary:

We are looking for exceptional educators to join our team You are insatiably curious about how to motivate students to engage in learning through community building and rigorous, standards-aligned instruction. You integrate strategies for English Learners and students with disabilities seamlessly into your lessons. Above all, you are a patient optimist - you believe that every student is capable of graduating from college. This role reports to the school principal.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the unwavering belief in the extraordinary potential of every student.
• Maintain a growth mindset with all stakeholders.
• Build authentic relationships with students by serving as a mentor; consistently reinforce the belief that all students have the capacity to be successful through college.
• Build authentic relationships with families through school events, phone calls and conferences.
• Commit to equitable teaching and learning opportunities for all students with dedication to the success of students, their families, and the community.
• Create a learning environment where students have ample opportunity to develop resilience, personal agency, and a commitment to their learning and their future.
• Design and implement in-person learning lesson plans for students.
• Facilitate students' mastery of academic standards through long-term planning, daily and weekly lesson plans, and execution of rigorous and engaging daily instruction.
• Collaborate with ACE Learning Specialists to support a full-inclusion model of Special Education to the greatest extent possible.
• Create a warm yet firm classroom culture through consistent implementation of behavior ladders.
• Celebrate student growth, as well as proficiency.
• Consistently integrate coaching feedback.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with all stakeholders.
• Approach professional development (training, observations, coaching and feedback) with commitment and reflection.

Education & Experience

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, required.
• Successful completion of the CTC Basic Skills Requirement and Subject Matter Competency Requirement.
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certificate of Clearance (COC) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, required.
• Prelim or Clear California Single Subject Teaching Credential (Spanish) or current/eligible enrollment in a CTC-approved program, required.
• English Learner Authorization Certificate - CLAD/BCLAD or equivalent or current/eligible enrollment in a CTC-approved program required.
• Spanish language proficiency is required.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary according to the ACE Salary Scale
• Full health benefits
• CALSTRS retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement for credentialing program and/or aligned Master's program
• Teachers Test Prep support for CBEST/CSET exams
• ACE provides weekly 1-on-1 coaching support, weekly professional development on the school site and professional development with all ACE Schools in the network four times per year. There is also a school-based budget for staff to attend external professional development.