2024-2025 Elementary Classroom Teacher

This is for a 5th-grade ELA teaching position.

FENTON CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Classroom Teacher (Certificated)
Job Description

Please Note: We can only hire those with California multiple subject teaching credentials (preliminary or clear). Out-of-state applicants must have completed all paperwork required by California and be able to show evidence of a processed California multiple subject teaching credential and EL Authorization.

Qualifications

Education:
1. California Multiple subject teaching credential (preliminary or clear) and Bachelor’s degree 
2. California EL authorization 
3. Meets criteria for “highly qualified” (ESSA compliance) status (CBEST, CSET or equivalent as approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
1. Thorough knowledge of and ability to conduct and implement a cognitively challenging instructional program as required by the instructional program described in the approved charter petition.
2. Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
3. Ability to cooperate with the school faculty and administration in the development of a coherent program of instruction.
4. Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program.
5. Thorough knowledge of content and pedagogy necessary for effective instruction; enthusiasm for, and imagination and creativity in teaching the necessary skills for academic success; and commitment to the education of all students.
6. Understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development growth patterns of students.
7. Ability to communicate effectively including giving clear concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcement.
8. Ability to compose and comprehend written communication.
9. Ability to properly use and to care for the materials, supplies, and equipment employed in teaching.
10. Appropriate personal appearance, cleanliness, and manner.
11. Poise, tact, and good judgment, and commitment to the education of all students.
12. Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, language, disability and socioeconomic groups, and to work effectively with other personnel, parents and students.
13. Mobility to traverse all areas of the work site.
14. Health:  Physical and mental fitness as certified by a licensed physician and surgeon or medical officer pursuant to Education Code Section 44839 and evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis pursuant to Education Code Section 49406.
15. SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Job Purpose
Teaches in a self-contained elementary classroom setting, kindergarten through sixth grade, creating a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth for all students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a strong foundation in accordance with each student’s abilities and establishing positive relationships with parents and other staff members.

Responsible to
Director of the Charter School

Major Job Responsibilities
1. Teaches self-contained classes in kindergarten through grade six in elementary school setting, and/or other classes for which appropriately credentialed, using adopted textbooks and other instructional materials authorized by the Charter School.
2. Uses information about individual students’ academic strengths, needs, and progress in planning.
3. Designs activities to engage students in cognitively challenging work aligned to California Common Core State Standards.
4. Uses resources that will promote high levels of learning and student engagement in the classroom environment.
5. Supports and cooperates with colleagues in order to promote a professional school culture.
6. Closely monitors student learning in order to understand how students are progressing toward the learning objectives and provides students with instructive and timely feedback that will move their learning forward.
7. Establishes a classroom environment that is safe and supportive, risk-taking is encouraged, students feel free to contribute their ideas, and teacher and student interactions are respectful and polite to promote a positive learning environment for all students.
8. Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the class and school campus.
9. Initiates or participates in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting with administrators, faculty, parents and other parties involved to develop an IEP for eligible students.
10. Utilizes Charter School-approved behavior modification techniques to implement the IEP goals and continually monitors student progress toward IEP goal achievement.
11. Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
12. Communicates with families to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child(ren).
13. Reflects on practice and student work to determine what went well and what changes could improve instruction and uses reflection to inform future instruction.
14. Evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel.15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s degree and preliminary or clear multiple subject teaching credential 2. EL authorization 3. Meets criteria for “highly qualified” (ESSA compliance) status (CBEST, CSET or equivalent as approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required. Fenton Avenue Charter School (TK-5) is looking for candidates with a California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (if preliminary, describe specific plans for completion of Clear Credential requirements). Fenton Avenue Charter School will require evidence of passage of CBEST and CSET or an equivalent test, as well as EL authorization. We are looking for exceptional teachers who are interested in working with a collaborative group of professional educators to increase student achievement and nurture lifelong learners. The candidate chosen for this position will demonstrate the ability to plan and prepare instruction, maintain a nurturing classroom environment, implement a strong standards-based instructional program, and show evidence of continuing to grow as a professional educator.