Duties:

Candidate must possess exceptional skills and knowledge in NGSS standards and teaching Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Be responsible for creating an effective learning environment that develops in each student the knowledge and skills needed to be prepared for science in college, career, and life.

Be a positive role model and instructor with the ability to evolve the science program. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials that stimulates inquiry, self-expression, and individual growth.

Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students and accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.

Prepares progress reports, report cards and evaluates academic and social growth of students. Establishes and maintains standards and expectations of student behavior for a productive learning environment. Promotes a learning environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control.

Communicates with parents and staff on progress, growth, areas of improvement. Identifies pupil needs and consults with other professional staff in assessing and helping.

Practices professional competence by attending staff development programs, subject team meetings and other professional learning opportunities.

The Educational Partner position requires overseeing a roster of students at various grade levels, collecting work samples across all subjects, and completing student portfolios every six weeks, meeting with parent and student every six weeks to discuss progress, completing semester report cards, and other duties as assigned. 

Knowlede of:

Understanding of appropriate behavior management techniques.

 Basic First Aid.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and school staff

Communicate constructively and positively

Be dependable and punctual.

Demonstrate an understanding, patient, friendly, and receptive attitude toward students.

Remain calm under stressful conditions.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Demonstrate proficiency in English, both orally and in writing; print and write legibly.

Deal with problems using good judgment. 

Required documents to upload:

A letter of introduction

Resume

Three current (3-6 months) letters of reference

Fingerprint and TB clearances will be required before employment, as well as a physical exam

Copy of California teaching credential

Copy of transcripts

The Independent Study teacher aka Educational Partner (EP) position requires face-to-face contact with students and parents at least once every 30 school attendance days up to one hour per student each time. Meetings are held at the TLC Resource Center. 

EPs will be expected to be effective in the following skills:

 Varied assignments to meet learning styles
 Risk-free environment - provide positive feedback and allow choice 
Encourage the use of higher order thinking skills and learning concepts as well as basic facts 
Utilize hands-on approaches 
Provide for in-depth understanding 
Accessible for all learners 
 Utilize various modes of communication 
 Students have ownership of their learning within the curriculum 
 Projects promote meaningful learning, connecting new learning to students' past experiences
 The learning process is valued as well as the learning project 
 Learning is multidisciplinary in nature 
 Teacher is a facilitator of learning 
 Student self-assessment of learning is expected and encouraged 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
 Completing required paperwork and documentation ie: Master Agreement, Attendance Sheets, Learning Records, Report Cards, and Portfolios
 Advising and counseling both parents and students about educational opportunities
 Communicating school information to the parents/students
 Evaluating student progress
 Keeping current with school policy and procedure
 Using computer technology
 Attending staff meetings 
 Travel to other TLC resource centers
 Attendance at School Field Trips/Field Days/Assemblies
 Proctoring state mandated tests and administering any other required tests