Teacher - English / Special Education

English Teacher
Hanford, CA 93230
Description

KINGS VALLEY ACADEMY II

Full-Time, Monday - Friday

COMPENSATION:

Clear Credential: $81,885/year - $103,721/year
Preliminary Credential: $70,967/year
Intern Credential: $68,128.32/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.
How 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.