Aspire Public Schools is a fast growing, high paced not-for-profit charter school organization. Aspire Public Schools was founded in 1998 to enrich student lives and reshape public school systems. Aspire increases the academic performance of California’s diverse K-12 students through personalized learning experiences, and develops outstanding educators to catalyze change in public schools. We are seeking seasoned full-time Elementary Teachers to provide a high quality, personalized education program for our students. Teach at Aspire Public Schools! Aspire Public Schools is one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit charter school organizations. In 2004, 2005 and 2007, Fast Company magazine and The Monitor Group recognized Aspire as "one of the top 25 social entrepreneurial companies making a difference." For the 2007-08 school year, we are hiring K - 5 Teachers for our Stockton Schools. We’re looking for individuals who are: • 110% committed to getting all students into college • Organized and able to create a rigorous and respectful learning environment • Collaborative • Comfortable with using student achievement data to guide classroom instruction and continually improve • Resilient, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Duties 1. Organizes classroom systems and procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged 2. Establishes a culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students 3. Develops and implements lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines 4. Assesses students regularly, examines student assessment data, and refines classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student 5. Provides students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress 6. Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records 7. Identifies unique student needs and collaborates with other team members to diagnose and address learning challenges For more information, or to apply for this or other specific job openings, please visit our website at www.aspirepublicschools.org.