ASSURANCE LEARNING ACADEMY
Full Time, Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
COMPENSATION:
Clear Credential: $81,885/year - $103,721year
Preliminary Credential: $70,967/year
Intern Credential: $68,128.32/year
Help Us Change Lives
We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.
Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/
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. This Position will collaborate with other Instructional Staff and school personnel.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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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
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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
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Meet with students at their scheduled appointment dates and times
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Conduct effective student appointments; preparing for and delivering instruction, engaging students in goalsetting, monitoring of progress and preparation for completion of graduation requirements
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Assign appropriate courses of study
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Refer students to core subject area teachers when necessary
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Establish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessed
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Plan, prepare for and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning experiences
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Provide a variety of learning materials and resources to support independent learning
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Identify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students varying needs
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Engage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication
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Connect instruction to real-world experiences and students post-secondary goals
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Regularly check for understanding and provide clarifying and/or enrichment information
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Carefully observe, review and evaluate student homework and tests to assess and monitor progress
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Grade course homework, projects, and tests
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Provide students with meaningful feedback to enhance learning and improve achievement
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Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
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Instruct and monitor student progress in the use of online learning materials and technology
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Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education students
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Model and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goal-setting, time management, and accessing/utilizing resources
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Use relevant technology to support instruction
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Administer diagnostic assessments according to guidelines set forth by the Organization and site
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Regularly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
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Refer students to support structures; tutors, intervention programs, labs, counselors, and other wrap around services as appropriate
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Manage student behavior in the Resource Center by enforcing rules and disciplinary systems of the Center
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Prepare for and facilitate positive parent conferences
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Keep updated with developments in subject area curriculum, teaching resources and methods
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Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
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Monitor credit completion rates of students
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Monitor student attendance
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Claim and report daily attendance
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Keep student work folders neat and organized
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Close out student folders in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines
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Generate report cards in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines
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Document and review student notes and parent/student contacts in Contact Manager
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Update all necessary records accurately and timely as required by law, Organizational policies, school regulations, and independent auditors
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Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetings
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Participate in Professional Development opportunities as needed
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Follow established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
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Attend all required meetings and graduation ceremonies
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Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Thorough knowledge of California Teaching Standards
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Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learning
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Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure
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Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
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Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program
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Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
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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
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Ability to compose and comprehend written communication
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Ability to make independent judgements
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Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
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Commitment to the education of all students
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Planning and organizational skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Valid California Single Subject or Multiple Subject in area of specialization or intern eligible
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Bachelors degree with major or minor in designated subject, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements
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English Learner Authorization.
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Successful passing of the California Basic Skills Exam
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Enrollment in a State approved teachers preparation program and student teaching
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Proficient in MS Word, Email
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination.
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Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
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Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
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Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
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Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery.
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Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs).
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Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.
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Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures.
