Secondary Math Teacher

THE ACCELERATED SCHOOL • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $66,310 - $119,412 • Onsite

About The Position

At The Accelerated Schools, we believe in the boundless potential of every student and are committed to helping them thrive. Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, we serve a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future. Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices, including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Our students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day. Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on the belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment. Our Mission & Commitment to Equity: The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and or life ready.

Requirements

• California Single Subject Mathematics teaching credential or hold a University Intern Credential, Provisional Internship Permit, or Short Term Staff Permit in the required content w/English Learner Authorization (required).

Nice To Haves

• Spanish Bilingual (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using a variety of strategies, resources, and assessments to meet diverse student needs and promote critical thinking, autonomy, and engagement.
• Establish a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment by implementing Positive Behavior Supports, Restorative Practices, school-wide expectations, and appropriate de-escalation strategies while ensuring students’ rights are respected.
• Collaborate with colleagues, engage in ongoing professional learning, communicate regularly with families, and complete additional duties as assigned by school administrators.
• Plans rigorous, engaging instruction, aligned to the school’s instructional model and driven by the applicable standards.
• Incorporates a variety of strategies and resources to respond to students’ diverse needs and interests, including prescribed educational software and curriculum.
• Facilitates learning experiences that promote autonomy, interaction, and student choice.
• Engages students in problem solving, critical thinking, and meaning-making.
• Designs and administers assessments, and uses assessment data to refine curricula and inform instruction and intervention.
• Implements Positive Behavior Support strategies and Restorative Practices to develop a safe and nurturing classroom community.
• Reinforces school-wide rules, policies, and expectations in and outside of the classroom.
• Ensures the rights of all students are observed and protected through the use of appropriate and respectful communication, proper de-escalation techniques, and the use of nonviolent crisis intervention strategies when required.
• Communicates frequently with students’ families through multiple means, including (but not limited to) progress reports, conferences, family events, phone calls.
• Collaborates with colleagues, including teacher, administrators, and instructional coaches.
• Engages in ongoing learning through regular professional development and collaboration, including grade-level, department, and PLC meetings.
• Completes other duties as directed by school administrators.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range $66,310-$119,412 (Plus an annual $10,000 retention bonus).
• The Accelerated Schools (TAS) accepts up to 35 years of prior years of experience where the employee worked full-time as a certificated employee for a minimum of 75% of the school year.
• Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Coverage
• CA State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
• New Teachers Induction Program Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level