Job Description

ALTA VISTA INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL


Full Time, Monday - Friday

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! Youll 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 its your turn.


Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/

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.