We require all teachers to have a strong background in their subject area, and a California single-subject credential (or in the process of obtaining one). Our talented staff is committed to continuing their own learning and refining their practice to stay current in the field ensuring a quality education for all. We offer weekly professional development days, a Teacher Buddy system, monthly observations, summer training, new teacher support meetings, and opportunities for teachers to attend conferences.
We have openings at the following campuses (subject to change):
- MATH: (Leadership)
- SCIENCE: Locke Launch to College Academy (Chem/Bio/Bilingual); Justice (Biology)
- ENGLISH: (filled)
- ELD/ESL: (filled)
- SPANISH: (Locke Launch to College Academy)
- SOCIAL STUDIES: (filled)
- SPECIAL EDUCATION: (filled)
- ART: (Locke Launch to College Academy)
- MUSIC: (filled)
- PE/HEALTH: (filled)
- TECHNOLOGY: (filled)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Effectively instruct students in assigned content area(s) as prescribed by Green Dot's academic content standards through lecturing, demonstrating, and using audio-visual aids and other materials to supplement presentations with the overall goal of engaging student learning.
- Work as part of interdisciplinary team and within content areas planning and aligning curricula to ensure that instruction follows curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.
- Develop and submit weekly and long range unit plans containing standards, essential questions, assessments and lesson plans; assign lessons and review homework.
- Consistently administer tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue meaningful reports to inform parents of progress.
- Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary.
- Maintain the school's student management policies and procedures (i.e. attendance records, dress code, etc.) and report to the school administrators when necessary.
- Maintain effective supervision and discipline in the classroom.
- Work with other teachers and administrators to address and resolve student issues.
- Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.
- Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
- Lead and participate in student activities such as: sponsoring student activities or student organizations, coaching
- a sports team, working with parents and the community as part of a committee or group, provide morning or
- after school supervision, and chaperoning student activities.
- Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
- Special projects and duties outside of primary teaching responsibility as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree plus successful completion of the CBEST and CSET examinations
- Solid knowledge of subject matter including CA State Standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- CA Single Subject Credential required, (or in the process of obtaining one).
- Passionate about improving public education to help all children reach their dreams.
- Must have a strong ethical base and self awareness.
- Prior teaching experience at the high school level, with a history of improving student achievement preferred
TO APPLY:
- Please click the link below and complete all SECTIONS marked "Required" and all TABS, including "Supplemental Documents" and "Questions." Incomplete applications may not be considered. You will be contacted only if chosen for an interview.
- When completing the MY PROFILE section, please check the ROLE of “Teacher/Licensed”. You may check more than one ROLE, but be sure that “Teacher/Licensed” is one of those that you check.
- At this time you may upload copies of all supplemental documents required. Originals may be required upon offer of employment.
- Please be sure to actually ACTIVATE your application and to APPLY for the HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS - ALL SUBJECTS (2008-09) position before leaving the system.
We are looking to fill our current openings ASAP.