Middle School History Teacher- Immediate Hire

MAGNOLIA EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH FOUNDATION•Carson, CA

4d•$61,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role and purpose of a teacher is to provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Teachers will help students develop the skills necessary to be productive members of society. Instructional Strategies Design, write and use lesson plans that conform to the charter’s curriculum. Ensure written plans are available for review. The dean of academics will review all lesson plans Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles Teach instructional subjects according to guidelines established by California Department of Education, charter policies and administrative regulations Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs Design instructional activities by using data from student learning style assessments Collaborate with special education teachers on student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure all modifications are met Collaborate with staff to determine charter requirements for the instructional goals, objectives and methods. Produce and oversee teacher aide and volunteer assignments Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process Growth and Development Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned Sponsor outside activities approved by the charter principal Serve as an example for students, support mission of the charter Classroom Management and Organization Prepare classroom to enhance learning and to aid in physical, social and emotional development of students Control student behavior in agreement with the student handbook Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities Provide input on book, equipment and material selection Communication Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences. Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members. Present information accurately through clear communication skills Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, and sit for long periods of time. The employee must also be able to listen and hear students, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be appropriately mobile, including by escorting students across campus as needed. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualification for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills and perform other related work as required or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other Enrich job skills through professional development activities Keep up to date on and abide by state and charter regulations and policies for classroom teachers Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required Be active in faculty meetings and assist in staff committees as necessary Please note that this position may vary from site to site based on specific needs. Other duties may be required as needed.

Requirements

BA or BS (as appropriate) degree in subject matter
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing credential, certificate, permit or other documentation equivalent to what a teacher in other public schools would be required to hold
Highly qualified in core courses as defined in the section titled “ESSA and Credentialing Requirements”
Understanding of subjects assigned
Team Player
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Capability of instructing students and managing their behavior
Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Design, write and use lesson plans that conform to the charter’s curriculum.
Ensure written plans are available for review.
Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles
Teach instructional subjects according to guidelines established by California Department of Education, charter policies and administrative regulations
Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs
Design instructional activities by using data from student learning style assessments
Collaborate with special education teachers on student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure all modifications are met
Collaborate with staff to determine charter requirements for the instructional goals, objectives and methods.
Produce and oversee teacher aide and volunteer assignments
Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process
Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits
Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success
Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned
Sponsor outside activities approved by the charter principal
Serve as an example for students, support mission of the charter
Prepare classroom to enhance learning and to aid in physical, social and emotional development of students
Control student behavior in agreement with the student handbook
Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Provide input on book, equipment and material selection
Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences.
Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
Present information accurately through clear communication skills
Enrich job skills through professional development activities
Keep up to date on and abide by state and charter regulations and policies for classroom teachers
Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required
Be active in faculty meetings and assist in staff committees as necessary

Benefits

Premium free Medical/Dental and Vision Benefits
Competitive Salaries
Organizational sponsored benefits programs
Generous paid time off banks including two floating holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Programs for Teachers, Administrators and support personnel
Robust career development/talent management process
Leadership/admin development programs
Small Class Sizes
Professional Development Induction Support (B.T.S.A)