Teacher - Hesperia Area Multi-Grade (7-12); Independent Study; 11 month/208 contract base days at Mirus Secondary School
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Mirus is an educational option for students in grades 7-12. Its instructional design is based on a “University Model”. Students work independently and attend labs, or tutorial 1-2 times a week. Students come at scheduled times; no more than 20 students on site at one time. The course of study is based on the California State Framework.
Mirus is seeking competent, energetic, student-centered educators with good resource center management and organizational skills, who understand adolescents, are able to motivate students, set high expectations, welcome accountability, and are good team players.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have the outstanding ability to engage and motivate students toward success; knowledge and experience with curriculum and teaching strategies; ability to facilitate learning and develop individualized education plans; counseling and facilitation skills; thrive on challenge, autonomy, and accountability; excellent organization, time management, and record keeping skills; experience with special student populations: at risk, gifted, learning handicapped, ESL, etc.; be creative and resourceful; possess computer skills; the ability to administer the complex operation of a resource center. Math, Science and Technology skills are in great demand, but applicants in all subject areas are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications include CA single- or multi-subject credential and experience teaching or counseling 7th-12th grade students. Valid California driver license and transportation required.
Position Responsibilities:
• Improve each student’s ability to read, write, compute, speak, and problem solve; monitor and document this progress through a variety of assessment techniques.
• Implement the educational program required of Mirus
• Upon completion of the personal education plan assessment, undertake those activities that result in the student achieving his/her academic and career goals.
• Create and maintain a community outreach effort to engage students, parents/guardians, residents, feed school communities, counselors, health and social service providers, neighborhood businesses, partnerships and alliances, and community based organizations. This active engagement will be achieved by documented home, school, and community visitation, telephone calls, personal conferences, letters, etc.
• Select, orient, provide leadership and supervise assistants and volunteers.
• Maintain compliance with resource center budgets, including expenses and student work product, protect and account for resource center assets.
• Perform accurate and timely accounting of student activities, i.e., master agreements, course contracts, continuums, portfolios, credit reports, contact logs, intervention sheets, and other documents deemed necessary for compliance.
• Demonstrate evidence of team building, collaboration, creative problem solving, flexibility, conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and genuine care for each student.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
California multiple or single subject credential (Out-of-state credentials reviewed individually) Mirus Certificated Application (Edjoin application), Resume, three Reference Letters, copies of a valid credential Documents delivered online, or brought at time of interview.
Mirus Secondary School is an educational option for grades 7-12 students. Its instructional design is based on a “University Model”. Students work independently and attend classes, labs, or tutorials 2-5 times/wk. Students come at scheduled times; no more than 20 students on site at a time. The learning environment, located in store-fronts throughout the city, is professional, clean, safe and well-equipped with curriculum resources, teacher & student laptops, desktop computers, wireless networks, and high-speed T-1 Internet access in each classroom. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Selected applicants will be interviewed by a panel of teachers and will complete work-styles/behavior survey. Candidates who successfully complete this phase of process will be interviewed by Mirus Directors. Teaching assignments may be for morning, afternoon, or early evening. MORE INFO: see website NOTE: Applications are considered ONLY for this school, and NOT for other charter schools within San Bernardino County or schools within the county.
California multiple or single subject credential (Out-of-state credentials reviewed individually) Mirus Certificated Application (Edjoin application), Resume, three Reference Letters, copies of a valid credential Documents delivered online, or brought at time of interview.
Mirus Secondary School is an educational option for grades 7-12 students. Its instructional design is based on a “University Model”. Students work independently and attend classes, labs, or tutorials 2-5 times/wk. Students come at scheduled times; no more than 20 students on site at a time. The learning environment, located in store-fronts throughout the city, is professional, clean, safe and well-equipped with curriculum resources, teacher & student laptops, desktop computers, wireless networks, and high-speed T-1 Internet access in each classroom. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Selected applicants will be interviewed by a panel of teachers and will complete work-styles/behavior survey. Candidates who successfully complete this phase of process will be interviewed by Mirus Directors. Teaching assignments may be for morning, afternoon, or early evening. MORE INFO: see website NOTE: Applications are considered ONLY for this school, and NOT for other charter schools within San Bernardino County or schools within the county.
Comments and Other Information
Complete online application. Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application.
We apply the same process for selecting staff. Key components of the process include: paper screening, team interview, work-style behaviors survey, director/manager interview, extensive background checks and reference checks. We may call any person listed as a reference and/or any former supervisors on your application.
We do not invite all applicants to interview. We do not hire everyone who applies, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants.
Mirus Secondary School strives to:
--Operate an economically successful "business" and ensure that there are adequate resources available to meet the needs of our students.
--Select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, gender, color, race, creed, religion, political belief, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, health condition, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.
--Review wages, employee benefits, and working conditions continually with the objective of providing maximum benefits in these areas, consistent with sound business practices.
--Dedicate ourselves to accountability and continuous improvement.
-- Develop competent people who understand and meet our objectives, and who accept with open minds the ideas, suggestions, and constructive criticisms of fellow employees.
--Respect individual rights and treat all employees with courtesy and consideration.
--Do all these things in a spirit of friendliness and cooperation so that Mirus will continue to be known as "a great place to work!"
Equal Employment Opportunity
No person working at Mirus or applying for work, is to be discriminated against in employment or application for employment or subjected to harassment in the work environment because of potential parental, family, or marital status or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, age, gender, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, health condition or sexual orientation. Employment or application shall not be affected by physical or mental disability where the employee is able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties required by the job.
Comments and Other Information
Complete online application. Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application.
We apply the same process for selecting staff. Key components of the process include: paper screening, team interview, work-style behaviors survey, director/manager interview, extensive background checks and reference checks. We may call any person listed as a reference and/or any former supervisors on your application.
We do not invite all applicants to interview. We do not hire everyone who applies, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants.
Mirus Secondary School strives to:
--Operate an economically successful "business" and ensure that there are adequate resources available to meet the needs of our students.
--Select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, gender, color, race, creed, religion, political belief, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, health condition, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.
--Review wages, employee benefits, and working conditions continually with the objective of providing maximum benefits in these areas, consistent with sound business practices.
--Dedicate ourselves to accountability and continuous improvement.
-- Develop competent people who understand and meet our objectives, and who accept with open minds the ideas, suggestions, and constructive criticisms of fellow employees.
--Respect individual rights and treat all employees with courtesy and consideration.
--Do all these things in a spirit of friendliness and cooperation so that Mirus will continue to be known as "a great place to work!"
Equal Employment Opportunity
No person working at Mirus or applying for work, is to be discriminated against in employment or application for employment or subjected to harassment in the work environment because of potential parental, family, or marital status or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, age, gender, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, health condition or sexual orientation. Employment or application shall not be affected by physical or mental disability where the employee is able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties required by the job.