High School Teacher (Seasonal)

MISSION VIEW PUBLIC CHARTER

Looking For High School Teacher To Support the Following Subjects; Math, Science , Social Studies , English And Electives.

Looking to fill position in June 2023; Duration of seasonal employment not to exceed 2 months.

Seasonal Full Time, Monday - Friday 12pm - 6pm

Compensation:

$44.52 per hour (Clear and Preliminary Credentialed Teachers)

$33.97 per hour (Substitute Permit)

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! As a POSITION, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember that teacher 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.

• Provide students with meaningful feedback to enhance learning and improve achievement
• Claim and report daily attendance
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Carefully observe, review and evaluate student homework and tests to assess and monitor progress
• Follow established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
• Plan, prepare for and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning experiences
• Manage student behavior in the Resource Center by enforcing rules and disciplinary systems of the Center
• Monitor credit completion rates of students
• Participate in Professional Development opportunities as needed
• Meet with students at their scheduled appointment dates and times
• Attend all required meetings and graduation ceremonies
• Assign appropriate courses of study
• Administer diagnostic assessments according to guidelines set forth by the Organization and site
• Engage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication
• Generate report cards in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Grade course homework, projects, and tests
• Conduct effective student appointments; preparing for and delivering instruction, engaging students in goal-setting, monitoring of progress and preparation for completion of graduation requirements
• Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time
• 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
• Close out student folders in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines
• Monitor student attendance
• Regularly check for understanding and provide clarifying and/or enrichment information
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetings
• Establish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessed
• Prepare for and facilitate positive parent conferences
• Connect instruction to real-world experiences and students post-secondary goals
• Identify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students varying needs
• Instruct and monitor student progress in the use of online learning materials and technology
• 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
• Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education students
• Keep student work folders neat and organized
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment for by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding and supporting high academic expectations, and maintaining positive and professional relationships with colleagues, students and parents
• Model and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goal-setting, time management, and accessing/utilizing resources
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources to support independent learning
• Refer students to core subject area teachers when necessary
• Keep updated with developments in subject area curriculum, teaching resources and methods
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learning
• 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
• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure
• Commitment to the education of all students
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
• Thorough knowledge of California Teaching Standards
• Ability to make independent judgements
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program
• Planning and organizational skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in a State approved teachers preparation program and student teaching
• Successful passing of the California Basic Skills Exam
• Valid California Single Subject, Multiple Subject in area of specialization or 30-day Substitute Permit
• Bachelors degree with major or minor in designated subject, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Email

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures
• Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination, high people engagement
• Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required
• Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together
• 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)