Elementary Teacher (K-5)

(Pay range is based on years of experience and the degree held.)

Teachers are instructional leaders and facilitators in their classrooms, and as a part of their collaborative teams. They are responsible for ensuring that all of their students make progress toward meeting or exceeding grade level content standards, and are on track for graduation prepared to enter college and/or career. The teacher works directly with the principal, other instructional leaders, full service community school liaison, program coordinators, family liaisons, and other auxiliary staff to create and sustain an educational environment that is affirming and supporting for students and staff members. The teacher must take advantage of all professional development and coaching opportunities to develop the tools necessary to improve educational outcomes for all students in their classroom. They will be responsible for implementing innovative and effective research-based practices that lead to high academic achievement for all students. Teachers must be able to build powerful and positive partnerships with students and families so that all students are able to benefit from the instructional practices.

Major responsibilities include:

• Creates a classroom environment that is safe, welcoming and academically challenging for all students
• Teaches relevant common core state standards to ensure that students are college/career ready and that they can demonstrate their proficiency on formative, summative and CAASPP assessment, and other assessment measures
• Implements major school initiatives in the classroom and beyond including: Teaching the standards-based core curriculum, creating intervention groups for struggling students and enrichment groups for achieving students, creating a positive classroom climate through the use of Positive Behavior Intervention Support, Restorative Justice, and Trauma Sensitive Practices, and providing differentiated instruction throughout the day, particularly for students learning English as a Second Language.
• Teaches lessons that have an emphasis on reading and writing across the curriculum Actively participates in the ELITE professional learning community through collaboration with grade level, subject-area, or academy teams, as they analyze data, give feedback to one another, participate in related professional development, and create and implement action plans
• Works collaboratively with administrators and other school staff members to create a positive school and classroom environment for all students
• Elicits the support of parents and other community volunteers to assist with classroom support and duties
• Maintains strong partnerships with all parents and guardians to ensure that students have a coordinated network of support for academic attainment whether at home or at school Supports the Principal in the development and implementation of school plans including: Local Control Accountability Plan, Single Plan for Student Achievement, Safety Plan and other short terms administrative or teacher action plans
• Supports public relations efforts by being an ambassador for the school, highlighting the positive work occurring at the school to ensure that enrollment grows at the desired rate Cultivates relationships with parents and regularly communicates with parents through the parent portal (parent portal entries will be kept current) to ensure that parents are aware of how their children are progressing and can support them as they work toward meeting grade level standards
• Plans and implements learning trips for students that will expose them to college and advance their understanding of academic concepts (with an emphasis on STEM) Maintains a 21st century learning environment, ensuring that students are becoming computer literate, that they are researching and reporting on major topics, and that they creating projects that demonstrate their understanding of the topics
• Fully participates in the evaluation process, creating individual goals and working with the Principal to get the support necessary to make continuous improvements in performance Supports school fundraising efforts
• Works collaboratively with the Full Service Community Schools Liaison to provide socio emotional and basic support for students and families, and to ensure that Student Success Team plans are created and implemented of students needing additional support to reach grade level standards
• Working with the Principal to ensure that the school is meeting ELITE Standards of Excellence Serves as a liaison to school clubs and athletic events to show support for student activities Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications for Teacher include:

• Two years of experience serving a diverse community and/or student body Commitment to the mission, vision, values and goals of EPS
• Demonstrated ability to be an active part of a learning community that supports all staff members as they work toward achieving individual and organizational goals
• Demonstrated ability to work in a system where all staff members are accountable for supporting all community members or students as they work toward meeting and exceeding their goals
• Ability to build relationships with staff members, community leaders, school district officials, parents and students in order to support the growth and development of EPS
• Demonstrated ability to create a classroom in which collaboration, innovation, personal and collective responsibility follow-through, perseverance, and strategic problem-solving and consistent communication are the norm
• Experience teaching in grades K-12 in mathematics, science, history/social sciences, and language arts
• BS/BA or MS/MA
• Bilingual and/or CLAD credential or coursework leading up to the CLAD or BCLAD 3
• California teaching certificate, permit, or other document as required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Skills

• Strong familiarity with diverse urban student populations
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and families
• Ability to build strong and mutually beneficial relationships with business and community partners
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and facilitate meetings designed to support the needs of staff members and the school-at-large
• Knowledge of how to read and interpret data
• Ability to make presentations to staff members, parents and community groups Computer literate with data management and analysis abilities
• Ability to keep confidential information confidential

Credentials and Licenses

• Valid California Teaching Credential
• Bilingual and/or CLAD credential preferred
• Valid California Driver’s License

Salary

• Negotiable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,320.00 - $90,379.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $56,320 - $90,379