English Teacher

DESERT SANDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Full-Time; Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 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. Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/ How You Will 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 isillustrative onlyand 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.