English Teacher

# English TeacherVentura [036] - Ventura, CA 93003## OverviewPosition TypeRegular Full-TimeJob ShiftAfternoonCategoryCertificated## Description**VISTA REAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL**Full Time, Monday - Thursday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. & Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.**COMPENSATION:**Clear Credential: $79,500/year - $100,700/year Preliminary Credential: $68,900/year Intern Credential: $66,144/year**Help Us Change Lives**We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.Learn more about us at You Will Make an Impact**The Teacher Position will plan, organize and implement an appropriate personalized instructional program in a learning environment that guides, supports, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, completion of diploma requirements and post-secondary transition plan. This Position will collaborate with other Instructional Staff and school personnel.**RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:** This list is *illustrative only* and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.* Develop, review and regularly update personalized academic plans based on students transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning (CTE), post-secondary goals, and progress towards those goals* Create and maintain an effective learning environment by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding and supporting high academic expectations, and maintaining positive and professional relationships with colleagues, students and parents* Meet with students at their scheduled appointment dates and times* Conduct effective student appointments; preparing for and delivering instruction, engaging students in goalsetting, monitoring of progress and preparation for completion of graduation requirements* Assign appropriate courses of study* Refer students to core subject area teachers when necessary* Establish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessed* Plan, prepare for and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning experiences* Provide a variety of learning materials and resources to support independent learning* Identify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students varying needs* Engage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication* Connect instruction to real-world experiences and students post-secondary goals* Regularly check for understanding and provide clarifying and/or enrichment information* Carefully observe, review and evaluate student homework and tests to assess and monitor progress* Grade course homework, projects, and tests* Provide students with meaningful feedback to enhance learning and improve achievement* Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students* Instruct and monitor student progress in the use of online learning materials and technology* Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education students* Model and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goal-setting, time management, and accessing/utilizing resources* Use relevant technology to support instruction* Administer diagnostic assessments according to guidelines set forth by the Organization and site* Regularly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs* Refer students to support structures; tutors, intervention programs, labs, counselors, and other wrap around services as appropriate* Manage student behavior in the Resource Center by enforcing rules and disciplinary systems of the Center* Prepare for and facilitate positive parent conferences* Keep updated with developments in subject area curriculum, teaching resources and methods* Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development* Monitor credit completion rates of students* Monitor student attendance* Claim and report daily attendance* Keep student work folders neat and organized* Close out student folders in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines* Generate report cards in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines* Document and review student notes and parent/student contacts in Contact Manager* Update all necessary records accurately and timely as required by law, Organizational policies, school regulations, and independent auditors* Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetings* Participate in Professional Development opportunities as needed* Follow established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).* Attend all required meetings and graduation ceremonies* Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time## Qualifications**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:*** Thorough knowledge of California Teaching Standards* Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learning* Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure* Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs* Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program* Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups* Ability to communicate effectively including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcement* Ability to compose and comprehend written communication* Ability to make independent judgements* Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records* Commitment to the education of all students* Planning and organizational skills**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Valid California Single Subject or Multiple Subject in area of specialization or intern eligible* Bachelors degree with major or minor in designated subject, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements* English Learner Authorization.* Successful passing of the California Basic Skills Exam* Enrollment in a State approved teachers preparation program and student teaching* Proficient in MS Word, Email**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination.* Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.* Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.* Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.* Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery.* Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs).* Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.* Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures. #J-18808-Ljbffr