High School Teacher - Adult Student Learners- Bilingual in Spanish

SUMMARY

We are a WASC-accredited nonprofit organization Charter High School program. Our WASC-accredited Charter High School program carries out its mission through a continuum of educational programs such as our High School. The Charter High School Teacher must possess preparation in teaching a culturally diverse population using language acquisition strategies utilizing synchronous and asynchronous instruction. The Teacher must have the knowledge and ability to teach core content area classes either in an online environment or in a self-contained classroom using direct instruction. They must also have the ability to individualize instruction according to the needs of adult learners.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Mon-Fri:10:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 7 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but not limited to the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Prepare multiple subject lessons, with lesson plans, in varied core classes to a diverse student population in a self-contained classroom setting.
• Implement online multiple subject courses utilizing the Canvas learning management system.
• Observe, evaluate, and assess adult student performance and development in an online and/or in-class environment.
• Participate in professional development webinars, Zoom meetings, and other in person or remote class offerings.
• Assign and grade online and in-class work, projects, test and assignments.
• Maintain a classroom gradebook in the Aeries student information system using accepted standard grading criteria.
• Utilize multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress.
• Maintain and submit appropriate and required student records in a timely manner.
• In coordination with the school counselor, provide information to students relative to employment, career opportunities and continuing education.
• Manage a self-contained classroom setting when applicable, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior as stated in the classroom agreement.
• Participate in development of activities designed to promote an innovative learning experience for students.
• Conduct culturally relevant online classes appropriate for diverse adult students from variety of cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and economic backgrounds.
• Understand, teach, and adhere to core values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge and consistent practice of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and consistent practice of the ethical guidelines as outlinedand federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Skill in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Skill in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
• Skill in organizing, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to utilize variety of computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs
• Possess the skills needed to learn and utilize software and other technology required to facilitate online instruction as applicable.
• Ability to effectively address and meet a wide range of academic, social/emotional and developmental needs for all types of learners.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have tuberculosis (TB) clearance or obtain TB clearance before beginning work.
• Must be able to pass fingerprinting (Live Scan) and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Multiple subject or single subject teaching credential, or able to acquire the credential or an applicable permit required.
• CLAD or BCLAD Certified, or other California Commission on Teacher Credentialing recognized authorization to teach English Learners.
• Previous experience working with rural farm working communities preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.
• Must have a current Food Handler’s Certificate, or be able to complete the training within thirty (30) days of hire date.
• Must have a current General and School Personnel Mandated Reporter certificate, or be able to complete the training within ninety (90) days of hire date.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel as needed/required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bilingual in Spanish is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily works in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,196.00 - $74,187.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Application Question(s):

• How many years of teaching K-12 student experience do you have?
• Are you CLAD or BCLAD certified, or have a CTC authorization to teach English learners?
• Our EPIC program provide education to adult students earning a high school diploma. What are your thoughts on teaching adult students?

Language:

• Spanish/English (Required)

License/Certification:

• single or multiple subject teaching credential (Required)

Work Location: In person