Teacher - Math

THE ACCELERATED SCHOOL•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$66,310 - $119,412•Onsite

About The Position

The Accelerated Schools (TAS) are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. 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. 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. 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

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.