Job Description
Job Description
Basic Function :
Teachers plan and deliver rigorous, systematic, differentiated, and targeted academic instruction to students to ensure students’ academic gains are accelerated, significant, and measurable.
Essential Duties
- Teach classes as assigned
- Utilize effective and research-based academic assessment strategies
- Collect and analyze student data results consistently to monitor progress and differentiate instruction to accelerate academic achievement
- Differentiate instructional strategies to ensure students are motivated, engaged, challenged and accommodated based on diverse learning styles
- Participate in IEP meetings as assigned
- Practice identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogy
- Provide students with regular constructive feedback to promote achievement
- Plan units, lessons, and formative assessments
- Compile and maintain records, such as attendance, behavior, and academic data
- Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
- Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities
- Communicates clearly and timely with parents / caregivers and colleagues to enhance learning opportunities
- Participate in site and network professional development, meetings, and events as assigned
- Serve on school leadership teams or committees as assigned
Other Duties
Perform related duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to :
a bachelor’s degree from an accredited universityWell-experienced in teaching high school studentLicensing and Other Requirements
Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learner AuthorizationTeaching CertificationEmployment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and / or other employment clearanceKnowledge of :
Instructional programs, methods, and practices that differentiate and accelerate student learning and achievementLeadership development practices and effective supervisionCalifornia standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends related to work scopeCulturally-responsive pedagogyAdult learning principles and change management theoryEffective professional development practices, including data-based inquirySkills and Ability to :
Motivate, inspire and engage studentsSupport, monitor, and evaluate instructional program effectivenessUse and analyze data to accelerate student achievementGuide students to analyze and improve their study methods and habitsImplement collaborative and team-building processesPlan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional developmentFacilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectivelyProvide timely and actionable feedbackUse technology to strengthen the teaching / learning processCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingWork effectively across diverse communitiesManage various projects and / or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skillsCompensation Rate : Pays up to $50 per hour