English Teacher

Job Details
Lifelong Learning Administration Co is seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher to join our team. As a Teacher, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development.

**About Us**
We live by the motto that "There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do" and we are very passionate about it. Our goal is to provide a rigorous educational program that meets the needs of all students.

**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.

**Responsibilities/Duties**

• 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 goal-setting, 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.