St. Hope Public Schools - Sacramento, CA
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
St. HOPE Public Schools is seeking exceptional teachers who are passionate about education and committed to the mission of graduating self-motivated, industrious, and critical thinking leaders. The schools have a strong track record of success in closing the achievement gap and helping scholars reach their fullest potential. Teachers will be responsible for planning and executing highly effective instruction, establishing a strong college-going classroom culture, and attaining exceptional, measurable results for every student. The ideal candidate will embody the five key pillars of the organization: High Expectations, Choice & Commitment, More Time, Focus on Results, and Power to Lead.
Responsibilities
- Develop measurable and ambitious big goals for dramatically increasing student achievement for their classes.
- Use the Common Core state standards to backwards plan and create Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, and Assessments.
- Differentiate plans to support diverse learners in the classroom.
- Invest scholars in working hard to achieve big goals within the classroom and throughout campus.
- Engage and challenge scholars during practice time and ensure scholars are focused throughout their learning time.
- Utilize effective strategies to check for understanding for all scholars and be flexible in adjusting methods based on scholar responses.
- Give daily Exit Tickets and track data to inform instruction to best support scholars in the classroom.
- Engage with families and ensure all stakeholders are made aware of scholar data and scholar progress.
- Create a positive classroom culture that is focused on high expectations, respect, and equity.
- Maintain scholar attention, support and manage scholar behavior, and create a classroom culture that is ripe for learning.
- Create procedures and routines that support scholar learning and maximize time spent on learning.
- Collaborate with co-workers and stakeholders to build up campus culture.
- Demonstrate personal responsibility by following processes, procedures, meeting deadlines, maintaining professional dress, and being a reliable team member for both their scholars and colleagues.
- Attend and participate in school-wide events both during and after-hours to promote stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid California Single Subject teaching credential in the applicable subject
- Appropriate EL authorization to teach EL or SDAIE
- Examples of a relentless drive and commitment to eliminate the disparity of educational quality that exists
- Belief in and alignment with SHPS's mission
- Criminal background clearance
Nice-to-haves
- Understanding and experience working with the nuances of urban school environments and school culture
- Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)
Benefits
- Starting Salary $64,170 commensurate with credential held
- Signing Bonus Offered
- Comprehensive benefits package
