Aspire Public Schools, a nonprofit charter school management organization, is the highest-performing public school system in California serving predominantly low income students. Aspire currently operates 30 public charter schools with the goal of preparing urban students for college, which is reflected in our motto of “College for Certain.” One hundred percent of Aspire’s class of 2010 was accepted to four-year colleges and universities. Aspire offers a high-quality education to nearly 10,000 K-12 students in six California communities including East Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Modesto, Oakland, Sacramento and Stockton. Visit Aspire Public Schools at www.aspirepublicschools.org.

OVERVIEW:

The substitute teacher provides a high quality, personalized education program for students in grades K-12 as needed.  Upholds the mission and values established by Aspire Public Schools.

Your work as a substitute teacher will not only change the lives of your students, but the lives of students throughout California.  Much like the classroom is a vital part of your school community, your school is a vital part of the network of Aspire schools across the state.  Together our schools are changing public education and proving that every student can achieve at the highest levels. Aspire Public Schools is a non-profit organization that opens and operates small, high-performing public charter schools that are preparing the most underserved students for college.  We provide our educators with the tools and support they need to provide a high quality, personalized education for every Aspire student. We respect and treat our team members as professionals, providing full-time educators with a laptop computer, business cards and budget for classroom supplies. Our small schools and small classes give you the chance to know every student and his/her family at a personal level. Our network of schools across the state provide you with incredible opportunities to grow personally and professionally in various roles across the organization. We hope you join us in this important work for the children of California!

This is an immediate opening for a Guest Teacher position in our Antonio Maria Lugo Academy (Huntington Park, CA) Guest Teacher Pool for the 2011-2012 school year. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Organizes classroom systems/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 in accordance with Aspire guidelines, examines student assessment data, and refines classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student
5. Collaborates with Aspire team members to improve own and others’ instructional practices; shares best practices
6. Actively participates in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, instructional coaches
7. Provides students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress; finds ways to involve parents/guardians in their students’ education
8. Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
9. Identifies unique student needs and collaborates with other team members and outside service providers to , diagnoses and address learning challenges
10. Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
11. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different 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
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community 

2) Educational Requirements:
• CA 30-Day Emergency Credential or equivalent required
• NCLB Highly Qualified preferred
• Bachelors Degree required

3) Experience ReRequired:
• 1+ year working with urban students as a full-time teacher preferred