SCIENCE TEACHER: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science at North Hollywood High School: Highly Gifted Magnet

Application Deadline

12/21/2021 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/21/2021
Contact
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

Salary Table, Commensurate with education and experience
Length of Work Year
10 months
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Highly Gifted Magnet at North Hollywood High School serves a culturally, ethnically and economically diverse group of roughly 300 students in grades 9 - 12. It is the only high school program in California tailored specifically to meet the needs of students identified as “highly gifted” (with an LAUSD intellectual assessment exam scoring in the 99.5%-99.9%). The magnet offers both the intimacy of a small community and the broad options of a large public high school. Students in the HGM pursue accelerated courses in science and often opt into multiple AP classes. Our students consistently demonstrate a passion to learn and a dedication to a pursuit of excellence. The program values teachers who reflect and nurture that energy and enthusiasm.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Highly Gifted Magnet at North Hollywood High School is seeking a credentialed science instructor to teach AP and Honors level classes in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry. Credentialing in Physics or Computer Science/Principles is also desired, but not mandatory. Science faculty at NHHS HGM partner to teach both electives and a variety of accelerated science core curriculum classes including, but not limited to, Advanced Placement offerings in: CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS 1, PHYSICS C (E/M as well as MECHANICS), BIOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, COMPUTER SCIENCE A, COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES. Familiarity with teaching students identified as highly gifted is a plus. Responsibilities include: • Manage and educate students in a classroom setting • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans • Adhere to established teaching curriculum • Maintain positive relationships with students and parents • Document and share student grades and evaluations • Maintain the health and safety of all students

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

California Single Subject Biology, Environmental Science or Chemistry Credential-Minimum AP Computer Science Credential - Desired Math or Physics Credential - Desired

Resume, letter of intent, minimum 1 letter of reference


      California Single Subject Biology, Environmental Science or Chemistry Credential-Minimum AP Computer Science Credential - Desired Math or Physics Credential - Desired

      Resume, letter of intent, minimum 1 letter of reference

          Comments and Other Information

          Interested candidates should send a letter of intent, resume, and at least one letter of reference to: Xavier Chavez, Assistant Principal xavier.chavez@lausd.net Website Links: highlygiftedmagnet.org

          Comments and Other Information


          Interested candidates should send a letter of intent, resume, and at least one letter of reference to: Xavier Chavez, Assistant Principal xavier.chavez@lausd.net Website Links: highlygiftedmagnet.org