Middle School Math Teacher (for 2017-2018 School Year) at Bullis Charter School

Application Deadline

2/16/2018 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
2/2/2018
Contact
Cynthia Brictson
650-947-4100 4102
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$50,000 - $110,000 plus generous benefits package that includes STRS, coverage of health, vision, and dental, additional per diem stipend for 10 staff development days, and earned bonuses
Length of Work Year
187 days plus 10 paid professional development days
Employment Type
Full Time

About Bullis Charter School:

Bullis Charter School offers a collaborative, experiential learning environment that emphasizes individual student growth. As a model of educational innovation, BCS inspires children, faculty and staff to reach beyond themselves to achieve full potential. Using a global perspective to teach about the interconnectedness of communities and their environments, the BCS program nurtures mutual respect, civic responsibility and a lifelong love of learning.
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

A Bullis Charter School Middle School Math Teacher...

  • Designs and implements curricula that align with California Common Core Math Standards; develops students' mathematical understanding in courses ranging from 6th grade Common Core aligned math to Algebra II.
  • Teaches integrated units of instruction, Project Based Learning units, and "intersession," as well as stand alone math units.
  • Provides meaningful, timely feedback to students and parents and analyzes data in order to further improve his/her differentiated instructional program.
  • Assists students in creating, tracking, and meeting their goals as students.
  • Welcomes the opportunity to collaborate across subject areas with an interdisciplinary teaching team that plans long-term units together.
  • Is familiar with Project Based Learning and Design Thinking and/or is willing to complete professional development in those areas.
  • Is interested in diving deeper into students' individual passions/interests and is willing to sponsor a club in which students pursue those passions/interests.
  • Is a risk-taker who constantly improves his/her instruction in order to better develop mathematicians, problem-solvers, inventors, architects, and engineers, not just students who do math.

A Bullis Charter School Educator...

  • Is passionate about teaching and inspiring students to achieve their full potential
  • Is excited to creatively problem-solve and lend a helping hand when needed
  • Creates a flexible program and environment which promotes learning and personal growth
  • Establishes effective rapport with students and positive relationships with parents and staff. Has timely and professional communication with parents, staff, and students
  • Motivates students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a strong foundation for continued academic growth 
  • Determines student needs through the use of appropriate diagnostic techniques and tools; utilizes student learning data to reflect on teaching to plan instruction, to plan interventions, and to continuously improve practice
  • Uses school-adopted curricula, texts, and appropriate supplementary materials
  • Develops and implements assessments that match the established and evolving curricula
  • Provides feedback and encouragement to all students
  • Keeps current with research, new ideas, and practices, and implements professional learnings to improve teaching practice over time
  • Participates in the identification of school goals and objectives

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

• A completed Application Form (Note: Do not complete any sections of the application with "See Attached Resume") • A cover letter (addressed to Mrs. Wanny Hersey, Superintendent), not to exceed two double-spaced pages describing your experience with students, the most significant event in your teaching career, and your long-term goals • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (one from an immediate supervisor) dated within the last 12 months. • Copies of Valid California or out-of-state teaching credential/certificate • Copies of Degree(s) & CBEST • Copies of College/University Transcripts (originals required only if hired) • NCLB Compliant


      • A completed Application Form (Note: Do not complete any sections of the application with "See Attached Resume") • A cover letter (addressed to Mrs. Wanny Hersey, Superintendent), not to exceed two double-spaced pages describing your experience with students, the most significant event in your teaching career, and your long-term goals • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (one from an immediate supervisor) dated within the last 12 months. • Copies of Valid California or out-of-state teaching credential/certificate • Copies of Degree(s) & CBEST • Copies of College/University Transcripts (originals required only if hired) • NCLB Compliant

          Comments and Other Information

          Bullis Charter is a high-achieving National Gold Ribbon school. The BCS approach includes... Project-Based Learning Design Thinking STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) A Focus on the Whole Child Meeting the Needs of All Students through Personalized Learning

          Comments and Other Information


          Bullis Charter is a high-achieving National Gold Ribbon school. The BCS approach includes... Project-Based Learning Design Thinking STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) A Focus on the Whole Child Meeting the Needs of All Students through Personalized Learning