English Teacher – Chicago, CA

English Teacher – Chicago, CA at Alta Vista Innovation High School – San Bernardino County /Riverside County

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

1/17/2025

Contact

Ariana Martinez

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$66,144 – $100,700 Annually

Add’l Salary Info

$79,500 annualized (Clear credential) $68,900 annualized (Prelim Credential) $66,144 annualized (Intern Credential)

Length of Work Year

Year Round, 30 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Employment Type

Full Time

Location:

Chicago, CA

Start Date:

Immediate Need!

Schedule:

Full Time, Monday – Friday; 10:00 am – 4:00pm

Job Summary Job Summary 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

Job Description / Essential Elements:

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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.

Note, this list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification.

Essential Functions:

• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet California Standards of physical and mental health
• Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various office equipment and machines.
• Able to conduct verbal conversation.
• Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels).
• Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk. Sedentary work.
• Able to lift, carry, push, pull objects weighing up to 15 pounds frequently, and 25 pounds occasionally.
• Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and other classroom equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications, Job Expectations, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Successful passing of the California Basic Skills Exam
• Enrollment in a State approved teacher’s preparation program and student teaching
• Proficient in MS Word, Email
• 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

Certification Required:

• Valid California Single Subject or Multiple Subject in area of specialization or intern eligible.
• Bachelor’s degree with major or minor in designated subject, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications

Complete online application follow external link

Resume

3 Current Letters of Reference/Recommendation (Within the last 36months)

Valid Preliminary, Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential-Authorized Subject: English

English Language Learner Authorization Required

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Complete online application follow external link

Resume

3 Current Letters of Reference/Recommendation (Within the last 36months)

Valid Preliminary, Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential-Authorized Subject: English

English Language Learner Authorization Required

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information ALTA VISTA INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL Full Time, Monday – Friday; 10:00 am – 4:00pm COMPENSATION: Clear Credential: $79,500/year – $100,700/year Preliminary Credential: $68,900/year Intern Credential: $66,144/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. 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 Benefits: We are committed to providing quality and affordable benefits to our employees. We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to meet and changing needs of our employees and their families. Some of the benefits for full-time employees include: • Excellent health benefits and coverage • Generous time off benefits fostering healthy work/life balance • 403 (b) retirement plan with company contribution • Flexible Benefits • Investment in your professional growth with resources, training, and support • Wellness benefits for all employees; Wellable app, Employee Assistance Program, and more • Generous employee discounts from everything to travel, home and car, to dining and entertainment The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is family/medical leave compliant. The organization prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the actual or perceived characteristics of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, national origin, ancestry, race or ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, potential or actual parental, family or marital status, age, or associate with an individual who has any of the aforementioned characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Comments and Other Information ALTA VISTA INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL Full Time, Monday – Friday; 10:00 am – 4:00pm COMPENSATION: Clear Credential: $79,500/year – $100,700/year Preliminary Credential: $68,900/year Intern Credential: $66,144/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. 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 Benefits: We are committed to providing quality and affordable benefits to our employees. We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to meet and changing needs of our employees and their families. Some of the benefits for full-time employees include: • Excellent health benefits and coverage • Generous time off benefits fostering healthy work/life balance • 403 (b) retirement plan with company contribution • Flexible Benefits • Investment in your professional growth with resources, training, and support • Wellness benefits for all employees; Wellable app, Employee Assistance Program, and more • Generous employee discounts from everything to travel, home and car, to dining and entertainment The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is family/medical leave compliant. The organization prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the actual or perceived characteristics of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, national origin, ancestry, race or ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, potential or actual parental, family or marital status, age, or associate with an individual who has any of the aforementioned characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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