TEACHER - 7/8 Math
About The Position
Provide a high-quality instructional program in a small-school environment, helping students reach their potential and gain tools to prepare for college. Build personal relationships with students so each feels valued, and foster high expectations and a shared belief that every student will attend college. Serve students in elementary grade levels and support Fortune School’s mission, vision, and values. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with California State Standards and Fortune School instructional guidance; regularly assesses student progress and adapts instruction to student needs; collaborates with colleagues and school leaders; communicates with students and families; supports parent and guardian involvement; manages classroom behavior; maintains student records; and identifies and responds to students’ needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Valid California Single Subject Math Teaching Credential.
- Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners.
- NCLB compliant.
- Experience with assessment, with student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling.
- Ability to systematically assess and monitor student progress, using objective and verifiable information whenever possible.
- Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
- Knowledge of subject matter, California State Standards, and subject-specific frameworks and assessments.
- Ability and willingness to implement Fortune School Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
- Ability and willingness to reflect on and improve instructional practices.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, the community, and stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant; preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish a culture of high expectations and a shared belief that every student will attend college.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Fortune School of Education Instructional Guidelines.
- Assess students regularly, analyze results, and refine or differentiate instruction based on data and student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices and share best practices.
- Assume a leadership role in aspects of school development.
- Communicate regularly with students and families about classroom activities and student progress.
- Involve parents and guardians as partners in students’ education.
- Manage student behavior to ensure students are engaged.
- Participate in professional development and work with lead teachers, the principal, and instructional coaches.
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance.
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to address them.
- Support Fortune School’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Work with the principal to identify and respond to at-risk students.
- Refer students to appropriate community agencies when needed.
- Provide parents, guardians, and others with meaningful information about student progress.
- Maintain policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promotion.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
