OVERVIEW:

Provide a high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.

-Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.

-Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.

-Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.

-Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.

-Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.

-Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.

-Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.

-Maintain accurate student records including attendance.

-Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.

-Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.

-Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

-Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles

-Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks

-Knowledge of assessments

-Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices

-Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data

-Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

-Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community

-Computer and Internet search skills

2) Minimum educational level:

-Bachelors degree

-Valid California Teaching Credential: Mathematics required

-English Language Learner Authorization required

-NCLB Highly Qualified

3) Experience required:

-1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred