Credentialed Teacher - Tecoy Porter College Prep ESK - 5th - Fortune US

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Fortune School of Education Instructional Guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refines and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Assume leadership role in some aspects of the development of the school.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students' education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Fortune School.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experienced in assessment, emphasizing student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling.
• Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possible.
• Works with principal to systematically identify and respond to at risk students
• Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed.
• Provides meaningful information to parents / guardians and others regarding student progress.
• Maintains policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting.
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments.
• Ability and willingness to implement Fortune School Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, community, and stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid California Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject credential required.
• Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.

Working Conditions

• Office environment: constant interruptions.
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

Physical Abilities

• Hearing and speaking to conduct group training; exchange information in person, electronically, and on the telephone.
• Ability to read printed material and computer screens.
• Ability to hear and comprehend speech at normal volumes.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.
• Ability to climb stairs, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

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