Physics Teacher

Job Announcement Physics Teacher OAKLAND UNITY HIGH SCHOOL (OUHS) was founded in 2003 as an independent charter high school open to all students in Oakland. The mission of OUHS is to prepare its students for admission to and success in college and career. We are a small school with high expectations and a safe and nurturing environment for teaching and learning. Over the years OUHS has established itself as a high impact school and is one of the highest-achieving Oakland high schools. The school annually enrolls approximately 300 students in grades 9-12. Over 85% of Unity students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and over 75% come from immigrant families whose home language is not English. Unity offers a rigorous curriculum and intensive support responsive to the individual developmental and academic needs of students, which allows them to achieve academic success and positive social/cultural development. Our Teachers Commit to our core mission, with the underlying belief that all students can and will attend college Serve as grade-level advisors and committed mentors to a cohort of students Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students Maintain professional and respectful relationships with students, peers, families, and community members Commit to data driven instruction Participate in weekly staff development and team meetings Assist in school policy update and uphold established policies, protocols, and procedures Qualifications Valid California secondary subject-matter credential, or Qualify for enrollment in the intern program, pass the Physics CSET Ability to participate in teamwork and shared decision-making. Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient in technology Compensation: Salary and benefits are competitive with Oakland Unified School District and other neighboring districts. Reimbursement for up to $2,000 in moving/travel expenses full health benefits (medical, dental, an

AKLAND UNITY HIGH SCHOOL (Unity) is seeking a credentialed Physics teacher.

Unity is a high expectation school with a safe environment, rigorous curriculum, and intensive supports that are responsive to the individual needs of students and allow them to achieve academic success and positive social and cultural development.

Unity was founded in 2003 as an independent charter high school open to all students in Oakland and currently serves 295 students in grades 9-12: 89% Latinos, 9% African Americans, and 2% others. Over 80% of Unity students qualify for free or reduced price lunch on the basis of family income level and over 75% come from immigrant families whose home language is not English. Poverty, unsafe neighborhoods, as well as lack of familiarity with American public schools and college entrance requirements are some of the barriers our students face.

Unity offers a curriculum that allows every graduate to meet the University of California A-G requirements. Furthermore, Unity students are assigned advisors from the teaching staff who serve as student and family advocates and mentor students towards graduation and college admission. Learning experiences both within and outside of the classroom allow students to achieve their leadership and academic potential and become creative critical thinkers, compassionate human beings, and effective participants in a multicultural democratic society.

Our Teachers

• Commit to our core mission, with the underlying belief that all students can and will attend college
• Are tenacious and persevere through difficult situations and find solutions - to embrace challenges and the opportunities that challenges bring
• Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with students, peers, families, and community members
• Develop and implement academic curriculum in accordance with CA state academic standards
• Commit to data driven instruction and analysis
• Will do "whatever it takes" to help our students succeed
• Participate in weekly staff development and team meetings
• Develop and uphold established school policies, protocols, and procedures
• Serve as student advisor and implement advisory curriculum

Qualifications

• Valid California secondary subject-matter credential (BCLAD Preferred) or qualified for intern credential
• Ability to participate in team work and shared decision-making
• Excellent oral and written communicative skills
• Proficient in technology

Compensation: Salary and benefits competitive with Oakland Unified School District.

Start date: August 16, 2014                            Application closing date: Open until filled.

To apply, send letter of intent, statement of teaching philosophy (including why Unity is an excellent fit for you), and resume to: dcastillo@unityhigh.org