HELP WANTED! Teachers and Counselors! Expanding charter high school seeks talented, experience professionals to work with at-risk high school teens. Due to steady growth in student enrollment, we have to hire faculty to fill four additional positions. Qualified candidates demonstrate a commitment to social justice, an understanding of urban poverty, and sincere interest in working with disadvantaged youth. We are looking for seasoned teachers who grasp the complexity of problems that confront urban youth. All California public school teachers and counselors must hold valid credentials in their respective area. If you do not have a credential, please do not submit an application for employment. Our school promotes diversity, so candidates from underrepresented groups (e.g., minority, female, gay/lesbian, disabled) strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates MUST have experience in the classroom. Moreover, experience working with at-risk youth a huge advantage. Serious candidates must submit four documents for consideration: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, (3) references, and (4) copy of valid California credential. Documents should be submitted by email or fax (213) 385-4020. No phone calls! Contract date commences July 3, 2008. Full benefits, STRS, vacation and illness, and paid professional development opportunities. Open positions follow: SCIENCE TEACHER: Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy MATH TEACHER: Pre-Calculus, Algebra II, Geometry ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER: BCLAD, ESL --> Candidate MUST have experience with second language acquisition theory. You will also serve as the school's ESL coordinator. SPECIAL EDUCTION RSP Teacher: Math & English Remediation MSW and/or PPS Counselor, School Psychology and/or School K-12 Counseling: With at least two years experience to supervise interns. PPS Interns: Guidance Counselors In-Training (Paid Internships!)