CAVA - Teacher, High School - Spanish - Eligibility Pool
About The Position
The California Virtual Academies (CAVA) is a network of 9 public charter schools providing online/virtual home-based instruction to students in grades TK-12 across California. Utilizing K12, inc. curriculum and the Engageli platform for live instruction, CAVA offers a unique educational environment. While providing some scheduling flexibility, students are expected to log in daily, complete coursework, and attend instructional sessions. High School teachers manage a caseload of both content and homeroom students, delivering standards-based instruction, providing targeted support, and grading work within three days. They build relationships with homeroom students through daily sessions, monthly outreach, and by monitoring attendance, progress, and engagement, intervening as needed. Teachers are required to plan and attend in-person outings and events, and are encouraged to have local homeroom students. Communication with learning coaches and families occurs regularly via telephone, web conferencing, and email. Teachers conduct quarterly parent/teacher/student conferences, attend virtual meetings, participate in PLCs, data conferencing, and professional development (both virtual and in-person). Face-to-face tutoring and other in-person opportunities with students may occur. All teachers are responsible for proctoring state testing.
Requirements
- Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 counties we service students and hire in)
- Valid/current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish
- California English Learner Authorization- Issued by CTC
- Reside in the state of California
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
- Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organization and time-management skills
- Excellent writing and grammar skills
- Flexible schedule
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity
- Must hold a valid California Single Subject Teaching credential with the Foreign Language: Spanish or World Languages: Spanish subject authorization
- California English Learner Authorization
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software
- Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups
Nice To Haves
- Up to 3 years of experience in California
Responsibilities
- Orienting students to their courses and communicating course and school requirements via email, phone, in person, and online classroom.
- Supporting homeroom students with general school information, schedule set-up, monitoring student attendance and progress, and providing live session support for academically struggling students.
- Providing small group and direct instruction to students on course content.
- Participating in instructional coaching and developing instruction to address coaching goals.
- Augmenting course content through remediation, modification, and enrichment.
- Implementing student IEPs and attending IEP conferences as needed.
- Setting deadlines for student work and granting extensions as appropriate.
- Conducting face-to-face meetings with students and adults as scheduled, which may include in-person or online classroom meetings.
- Grading student work and entering grades into an online grade book within three days of submission.
- Ensuring all communication with families is documented according to school policies.
- Meeting with regional lead teacher and/or curriculum specialist to discuss student data and set goals and actions for remediation.
- Following all school policies.
- Participating in State Testing, including proctoring, assigning students to test sites, following up with students who have not tested, assisting site coordinators, following up on issues, and organizing testing materials.
- Contributing to and completing student progress and report cards.
- Holding Parent Teacher Conferences/Check-In Calls with homeroom families quarterly.
- Communicating with parents as needed, including calling students, emailing students and parents, meeting students and parents synchronously (online and in-person), and returning phone calls and emails within 24 hours.
- Collaborating with other instructional teachers and support teams.
- Organizing orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families, including attending community building activities.
- Traveling regularly within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend meetings, and participate in school activities and events.
- Communicating with teachers, support staff, and Administration as needed within 24 hours.
- Attending all in-person meetings as scheduled.
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of Parent Orientations, including contacting families, participating in events, and following up with families.
- Participating actively in and attending High School Hangouts, Graduation, outings, and other in-person events for students and families throughout the year.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Training for all programs
- Staff support system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
