WISH Charter Middle School Spanish Teacher at WISH Charter Schools
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All teachers at WISH will be required to hold a Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certificate, permit, or other document that would satisfy School District requirements. All core subject teachers will be “highly qualified” as that term is defined under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and further defined by California state regulations implementing the NCLB requirements, unless such requirements are not deemed by the federal or state government to apply to charter schools such as WISH.
Qualifications
Teachers at WISH will be expected to be knowledgeable about child development and have experience working collaboratively. Co-teaching experience will be highly desirable. Other qualifications will include:
- A bachelor’s degree;
- A California Single Sunject (in Subject applying for), multiple subject credential or university intern permit (for no more than three years while actively working toward completion of a state credential);
- In the case of special education teachers, a California special education teaching credential;
- CLAD or BCLAD certificates;
- Demonstrated subject competence through appropriate examination or coursework;
- Background clearance from FBI/DOJ
- TB clearance
- A commitment to collaborative team teaching in an inclusive educational environment, including participating in twice-weekly debriefing and collaborative planning sessions
- A commitment to train in the various curricular programs and methods implemented at WISH.
Responsibilities
Teachers will be responsible for implementing the WISH educational program in their classrooms. They must coordinate their planning and instruction with their teaching partner, and work collaboratively with the Principal, Curriculum Developer, and the Interventionists. Teachers will design assessments, evaluate assessment results and adjust their instruction based upon these results. Teachers will need to follow and enforce WISH policies such as those relating to attendance reporting, at-risk identification and intervention, and positive behavior support procedures.
Requirements / Qualifications
Essential duties & responsibilities: • Provide a high quality, constructivist educational program in Spanish for WISH Charter Middle School students. • Utilize personalized and differentiated instruction and supports to empower and inspire learners to reach their highest potential. • Utilize School-wide Positive Behavior Supports to establish a safe and inclusive culture of high expectations that embodies the shared belief that important academic, social, and ethical skills and attitudes are developed when students with various strengths, needs, and backgrounds learn together. • Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Content Standards, Common Core State Standards, WISH Signature Practices and Instructional Guidelines. • Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school and effectively address diverse student needs. Share best practices. • Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress. Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education. • Actively participate in professional development activities, including working closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches. • Support the Mission, Philosophy, and Core Tenets of WISH Charter Middle School. • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Required knowledge, skills & abilities: • Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles and modalities. • Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards; Common Core State Standards, and subject-specific frameworks. • Ability and willingness to implement WISH Instructional Guidelines; Practices, and Core Tenets. • Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community. • Bilingual in Spanish and English. Minimum educational level: • Bachelors degree • Valid California Single Subject Spanish Credential required • English Language Learner Authorization preferred but not required • NCLB Highly Qualified
Requirements / Qualifications
Essential duties & responsibilities: • Provide a high quality, constructivist educational program in Spanish for WISH Charter Middle School students. • Utilize personalized and differentiated instruction and supports to empower and inspire learners to reach their highest potential. • Utilize School-wide Positive Behavior Supports to establish a safe and inclusive culture of high expectations that embodies the shared belief that important academic, social, and ethical skills and attitudes are developed when students with various strengths, needs, and backgrounds learn together. • Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Content Standards, Common Core State Standards, WISH Signature Practices and Instructional Guidelines. • Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school and effectively address diverse student needs. Share best practices. • Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress. Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education. • Actively participate in professional development activities, including working closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches. • Support the Mission, Philosophy, and Core Tenets of WISH Charter Middle School. • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Required knowledge, skills & abilities: • Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles and modalities. • Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards; Common Core State Standards, and subject-specific frameworks. • Ability and willingness to implement WISH Instructional Guidelines; Practices, and Core Tenets. • Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community. • Bilingual in Spanish and English. Minimum educational level: • Bachelors degree • Valid California Single Subject Spanish Credential required • English Language Learner Authorization preferred but not required • NCLB Highly Qualified
Comments and Other Information
Go to www.wishcharter.org and complete the application. Direct link to application:
https://www.wishcharter.org/apps/form/form.WESISH.r2Ivj1C.22c?_=1536163322696
Complete each section and write N/A in any section that does not apply to this position. Please provide all requested documents and submit them in one complete packet with the application.
Comments and Other Information
Go to www.wishcharter.org and complete the application. Direct link to application:
https://www.wishcharter.org/apps/form/form.WESISH.r2Ivj1C.22c?_=1536163322696
Complete each section and write N/A in any section that does not apply to this position. Please provide all requested documents and submit them in one complete packet with the application.
Application Deadline
6/9/2021 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/5/2021
Contact
Diana Villasenor
310-642-9474
310-642-9474
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
D.O.E.
Length of Work Year
August 2021 - June 2022 (10 months)
Employment Type
Full Time
WISH Community School Mission & Philosophy
The WISH mission is to maximize every scholar’s learning potential within an atmosphere of caring and belonging. WISH Charter Middle School will serve as a small, high-performing school that will model best practices for inclusive education, university partnerships, and a constructivist, interdisciplinary approach to instruction that leverages technology in a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum.