Math Teacher - United States - Life Long Learning

Description

CRESCENT VIEW SOUTH PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Full-Time, Monday - Friday;
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with on-site responsibilities determined according to program and site needs.
COMPENSATION:
Clear Credential: $79, $100,700.00 / year with sign on bonus of $5,000
Preliminary Credential: $68,900 / year with sign-on bonus of $5,000
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.
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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), post-secondary 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
• Refer students to core subject area teachers when necessary
• 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 real-world experiences and students post-secondary 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, goal-setting, 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
• Keep updated with developments in subject area curriculum, teaching resources and methods
• 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
• Follow established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
• Attend all required meetings and graduation ceremonies
• Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of California Teaching Standards
• Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learning
• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
• Ability to communicate effectively including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcement
• Ability to compose and comprehend written communication
• Ability to make independent judgements
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
• Commitment to the education of all students
• Planning and organizational skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Single Subject or Multiple Subject in area of specialization or intern eligible
• Bachelors degree with major or minor in designated subject, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements
• English Learner Authorization.
• Successful passing of the California Basic Skills Exam
• Enrollment in a State approved teachers preparation program and student teaching
• Proficient in MS Word, Email

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination.
• Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
• Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery.
• Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs).
• Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.
• Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures.