Social Science Teacher, Middle School
About The Position
Synergy Academies is a nonprofit charter management organization with a mission to disrupt educational inequity by providing high-quality instruction, access, and support so all students can excel. Synergy’s elementary, middle, and high schools are STEM-focused and serve 1,388 K-12 students in South Los Angeles. Synergy believes in holistic education, collective accountability, and sharing best practices through professional collaboration. The organization is searching for educators who will join them in developing the next generation of problem solvers, focusing on community building, fostering a growth mindset, engaging families, collaborative learning, and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- California Teaching Credential (permit, intern, preliminary or clear).
- Possess the appropriate certification to work with English Learners.
- Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Be flexible – teaching is tough work and we are looking for team players who can handle unforeseen circumstances that may arise and adapt.
- Good listener who can take into account and find value in differing viewpoints.
- Open to sharing as well as receiving best practices to improve others’ and one’s own instruction.
Responsibilities
- Submit weekly lesson plans and implement classroom activities in accordance with the California State Content Standards.
- Scaffold and differentiate lessons for students and provide intervention and enrichment as necessary.
- Lead a weekly Advisory Section with provided lesson plans focused on Social Emotional Learning, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and data analysis.
- Conduct periodic assessments of student academic progress to guide instruction and ensure academic goals are met.
- Assist with statewide assessments of students such as ELPAC, CAASPP.
- Attend mandatory meetings such as IEPs, Student Success Team meetings, staff and advisory-planning meetings, and parent conference meetings.
- Actively participate in a continuous feedback system including self-assessment, coaching, and informal and formal observation.
- Maintain and submit accurate student attendance records.
- Effectively manage student behavior and organize classroom systems/procedures to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning.
- Maintain high standards of student conduct, including implementing Synergy’s school-wide discipline plan.
- Provide a safe learning environment for students.
- Demonstrate knowledge and support of Synergy’s mission, vision, policies and procedures, and charter petition.
- Establish a culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
- Be a constant presence and active communicator with parents and students at meetings, conferences, student activities and celebrations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and the broader professional community to support student academic and social emotional growth.
- Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and SEL competencies to foster meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
- Provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress.
- Maintain a professional manner when working with students, staff and parents/families via both oral and written communication.
- Respond to email and other professional communication in a timely manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
