Spanish Teacher SY 26-27

Aspire Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Spanish Teacher provides high quality instruction in Spanish within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.

Requirements

Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
Knowledge of assessments
Ability and willingness to implement Aspire 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 and community
Bachelor’s Degree required
Valid Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages - Languages Other Than English: Spanish (or equivalent) required
English Language Learner Authorization required
9-12 NCLB Highly Qualified required
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (must be renewed every four years)

Nice To Haves

1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English

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 Aspire Instructional Guidelines
Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices
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
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned