Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $62,235, starting (DOE)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title : Middle School Single Subject Social Science Teacher Schedule : 40 hrs / week min.
Job Type : Full-Time FLSA Status : Exempt
Reports to : Principal Pay : $62,235, starting (DOE), Salary Scale
Special : Requires weekend work, nights
and early mornings, as needed.
ABOUT INGENIUM SCHOOLS
At Ingenium Schools, we create communities where everyone experiences joy and meaning in learning. We do this by preparing our students to be the best learners, leaders, and collaborators by empowering them with the capacity and tools to continually improve themselves and the world around them.
Since 2009, Ingenium Schools has helped students build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning through the Ingenium Learning System, an easily replicable, standards-based educational model that promotes personal mastery. Ingenium Schools currently operates several charter schools, serving students throughout Los Angeles.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Teaching at Ingenium means you are part of a family. Building relationships with students, families, and each other is essential to our work. Teachers regularly communicate and collaborate in grade level, department, and school teams as well as with families to support all students academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.
Teaching at Ingenium means empowering oneself and others. We believe that when learners are encouraged to take ownership over their educational experience, they attain higher levels of meaning and joy. Learners are supported in analyzing data and setting goals to work on continually improving individual, small group, class, grade-level, department, and school performance.
Teaching at Ingenium means serving diverse communities and student groups. Ingenium teachers acknowledge the strengths of the school communities they serve and incorporate culturally responsive teaching into their practice. An Ingenium teacher modifies and differentiates to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB DUTIES :
Duties may include, but are not limited to :
NETWORK CONTRIBUTIONS :
- Support the mission, vision, and core values of Ingenium Schools
- Strive to implement, by instruction and action, Ingenium Schools philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives in connection with Ingeniums Signature Practices
- Continuously maintain and improve professional competence
- Attend mandatory trainings, professional meetings, and educational conferences, as required
CLASSROOM CULTURE
Build relationships with all students that demonstrate mutual respect and compassionEncourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, measuring progress through individual and class goal settingInvolve students in the process of the classroom including : creating a class Code of Cooperation, creating classroom procedures, and conflict resolution strategiesCreate a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom environment conducive to learning and based on student interests and goalsIncorporate restorative justice and PBIS practices and implement social emotional learning curriculumImplement and support school / organizational policies governing student life and conductUtilize educational technology including GoogleApps for Education to enhance learning experiencesACADEMIC
Design, implement, and monitor the learning experiences of each student.Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods : lecture, discussion, demonstration, small group, student-led instruction, etc.Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students differing needs and interestsPrepare and implement intervention programs for students requiring extra helpIn harmony with curriculum and in connection with Common Core State Standards, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students dailyPrepare materials and classroom for class activitiesPlan and supervise class projects, field trips, and guide students in learning activitiesDATA DRIVEN
Consistently and accurately observe and assess students academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, both formally and informally, through observation, formative assessment, and written evaluationProvide frequent and timely feedback to students and parents on student progressRecommend resources to parents for additional student growthTimely deliver accurate and complete written and oral progress reportsMaintain accurate and complete student records as required by law and Ingenium Schools policiesMaintain individual and class goal folders to set learning goals and action plans and track learning processMaintain student confidentialityCOLLABORATION
Confer with students and parents outside of the instructional day to resolve students behavioral and / or academic issues, as neededMaintain and improve professional competence and participate in professional development opportunitiesActively participate in team meetings (grade level, special education, department, etc.) and serve on staff committees, school-wide events, parent workshops, and community partnership eventsAssist with school / organizational events, general supervision, extra-curricular support, tutoring, etc., as neededActively participate in student recruitment, including but not limited to : attending recruitment events, student orientations, and community events to represent the school and inform the community of Ingenium SchoolsAssists with distribution of marketing materials in the community, as neededPerform related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF :
Highly effective teaching strategies for all student groupsCalifornia Common Core State Standards curriculum and instructionPrinciples and methods of curriculum design, a plusEffective measurements of learning / assessments, including diagnostic, formative and summative, performance tasks and project evaluationEnglish language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammarMathematics, including arithmetic, geometry, algebra, etc.Child cognitive development and learning stylesLearning and motivational strategies that extend all students towards high academic and personal achievementComputer application and Internet search skillsDistance learning experience preferred, and must have the capacity to learn how to be successful working in an independent study environmentABILITY TO :
Establish a culture of high expectations based on the belief that all students can be successfulDevelop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with Common Core State Standards and adopted curricular resourcesAnalyze qualitative and quantitative student data; create and track efficacy of data-driven action plansCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingUse computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement student learningEffectively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and communityManage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged, productive, and safeMaintain positive attitudeMaintain regular attendanceJOB QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Bachelors DegreeREQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES :
Valid California single subject english credential or permit authorizing instruction in Social Studies in intermediate classrooms (grades 6-8)English Language Learner AuthorizationCPR / First Aid (provided by Ingenium post-hire)WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT :
Majority of duties performed indoors in a classroom; some activities require outdoor supervision
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Ability to lift 40 poundsAbility to communicate and comprehend orally and in writingNear and far visionSelective attention : ability to concentrate on a task without being distractedTime sharing : ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of informationMemorization : ability to remember information such as words, numbers, and proceduresProblem Sensitivity : ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrongDeductive and inductive reasoning skillsAbility to plan and deliver effective instruction to studentsAbility to walk and / or stand for extended periods of timeSome kneeling, squatting, bending, requiredDexterity of hands to demonstrate activities may be requiredMathematical reasoningAbility to use a computer, mouse, and monitorAbility to use computer software and timely respond to emailsPhysical Demands :
Ability to lift 40 poundsAbility to communicate orally and in writingAbility to walk and / or stand for extended periods of timeSome kneeling, squatting, bending, required
Salary : $62,235
