Science Teacher at CHIME Institute
About the Employer
The Community Honoring Inclusive Model Education (CHIME) Institute, a nonprofit organization established in 1990, is a national leader in the development and implementation of a unique model of inclusive education. Inclusive education at CHIME Institute means that children who reflect the demographics of the surrounding region—including children who develop typically, children with special needs and children who are gifted—learn side by side.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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The CHIME Institute was founded in 1990 to develop and implement model programs that support all children to achieve their maximum potential, and that provide dynamic research and training environments to disseminate best educational practices. CHIME emphasizes
- caring, nurturing, intellectually challenging, community centered environments,
- collaboration between families and educational teams,
- individualized education appropriate to each child and family’s unique strengths and needs,
- an appreciation of diversity including culture, background, ability, preferences, and learning style,
- an inclusive learning community, with some students receiving special education services alongside their gifted and typically developing peers,
- embedded supports within natural learning environments,
- commitment to innovation.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume and Transcripts Valid Single Subject Science Credential Letter(s) of Recommendation Mantoux Skin Test of Chest X-Ray within 60 days of hire
Resume and Transcripts Valid Single Subject Science Credential Letter(s) of Recommendation Mantoux Skin Test of Chest X-Ray within 60 days of hire
Comments and Other Information
Qualifications:
•Commitment to and understanding of shared roles in CHIME classrooms
•Commitment to co-teaching practices and parity between general and special educators
•Commitment to the school vision and mission
•All teachers will be hired based on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements
Responsibilities:
•Provide quality instruction consistent with the School mission and vision
•Participate in common grade level planning to develop matched lesson plans that maintain continuity within each grade level
•Partner with a special or general educator to implement a co-teaching model including co-planning, co-assessment and co-instruction
•Teaching experience appropriate to the assignment
•Consciously work to ensure parity of roles with general and special educators
•Collaborate with parents and other team members to plan and implement an individualized program that meets the needs of each student
•Provide assessment of student progress, maintain student records, and communicate student progress to parents
•Maintain confidentiality regarding individual student information and needs
•Evaluate classroom performance to meet the changing needs of students
•Provide an effective classroom environment that reflects and facilitates the academic program
•Collaborate with other team members to promote shared vision and ownership, including opportunities for observation, peer feedback, team teaching, and communication with other team members
•Continue to engage in professional development opportunities throughout the school year
•Provide for open communication with all members of the school community
•Participate in Governance Committees
•Adapt materials and modify curriculum to ensure equal access for all students
•Assume an “Additional Faculty Role” as designated by the administrator, such as 504 coordinator, Culmination Planning, PBS Coordinator, SST Coordinator, etc.
•Other duties as appropriate to the specific position
Contact Information
Mail:
CHIME Institute’s Schwarzenegger Community School
19722 Collier Street
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Kathy Jamison, Middle School Principal
Email: Kathy.jamison@chimeinstitute.org
Comments and Other Information
Qualifications:
•Commitment to and understanding of shared roles in CHIME classrooms
•Commitment to co-teaching practices and parity between general and special educators
•Commitment to the school vision and mission
•All teachers will be hired based on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements
Responsibilities:
•Provide quality instruction consistent with the School mission and vision
•Participate in common grade level planning to develop matched lesson plans that maintain continuity within each grade level
•Partner with a special or general educator to implement a co-teaching model including co-planning, co-assessment and co-instruction
•Teaching experience appropriate to the assignment
•Consciously work to ensure parity of roles with general and special educators
•Collaborate with parents and other team members to plan and implement an individualized program that meets the needs of each student
•Provide assessment of student progress, maintain student records, and communicate student progress to parents
•Maintain confidentiality regarding individual student information and needs
•Evaluate classroom performance to meet the changing needs of students
•Provide an effective classroom environment that reflects and facilitates the academic program
•Collaborate with other team members to promote shared vision and ownership, including opportunities for observation, peer feedback, team teaching, and communication with other team members
•Continue to engage in professional development opportunities throughout the school year
•Provide for open communication with all members of the school community
•Participate in Governance Committees
•Adapt materials and modify curriculum to ensure equal access for all students
•Assume an “Additional Faculty Role” as designated by the administrator, such as 504 coordinator, Culmination Planning, PBS Coordinator, SST Coordinator, etc.
•Other duties as appropriate to the specific position
Contact Information
Mail:
CHIME Institute’s Schwarzenegger Community School
19722 Collier Street
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Kathy Jamison, Middle School Principal
Email: Kathy.jamison@chimeinstitute.org