High School Teacher

Qualifications Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is required, preferably in the subject(s) being taught. A passing grade on the CBEST, a valid Teaching Credential, and at least two years teaching experience is preferred. Must be able to relate professionally with students, parents, and staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develops and implements engaging and challenging lesson and unit plans that align with Fairmont’s curriculum standards and departmental expectations. Provides students with weekly assignments. Promotes Fairmont’s philosophy and actively works to develop a positive working environment among students, teachers, administrators, and support staff. Maintains a disciplined, safe, and academically stimulating classroom environment. Assures that students have a thorough understanding of high school rules and consequences, ensuring consistency in applying the rules. Reinforces these items through understanding of the High School Student’s Handbook. Utilizes Fairmont adopted Management System (LMS) to conduct classes and communicate. Facilitates and inspires student learning through technology, designing learning opportunities that incorporate age-appropriate technology skills, using technology to assist with teaching and learning, and modeling its effective use. Keeps campus administration informed of students who need special attention in academic areas (below or above grade level) as well as behavioral issues, assesses student learning on a routine basis, keeps records and maintains them for progress reports, report cards, conferences, and student and parent requests. Updates the online gradebook weekly so parents and students can access up-to-date records via the adopted student information system. Uses all available information to differentiate instruction according to the needs of the students. Maintains ongoing positive and professional communication with parents, encouraging parent conferences when appropriate, and actively participates in meetings, in-service days, workshops, and shows evidence of follow‑through in classroom application. Continues to develop professionally through reading and attending workshops and conferences, arranging bulletin boards utilizing students’ work, ensuring displays are artistic and academically stimulating. Supports and attends orientation programs, Parent Night, Information Night, Open House, Parent-Teacher Conferences, musical programs, sports events, graduation, and all other special school activities and events when appropriate. Maintains classroom, books, and supplies in a neat and orderly condition, and keeps appropriate staff apprised of needs for equipment, books, teaching supplies, and maintenance. Treats each student with dignity and respect, promoting self‑discipline and a positive attitude. Demonstrates teaching strategies appropriate for English Language Learners. Follows Fairmont employee dress code, sets a good example for students by arriving to class on time, dressing professionally, planning creative and productive lessons, and promptly evaluating and returning student work. Maintains appropriate confidentiality. Works hard to meet individual needs of students, provides a minimum of one hour of planned academic assistance per week as scheduled with the Head of School, and periodically supervises after-school detention, study hall, and field trips, both day and overnight. Carries out other duties as directed by campus administration, and is knowledgeable about Fairmont policies including emergency, fire, and earthquake procedures. Is ready to reinforce these or convey them when necessary to students. Salary $80,000 plus benefits. Work Environment / Physical Requirements Primarily an office/classroom position. May require a significant degree of intermittent walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and stretching. May require lifting of up to 20 lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr