Job Description
Job Description
Basic Function :
Teachers plan and deliver rigorous, systematic, differentiated and targeted academic instruction to students to ensure students’ academic gains are accelerated, significant and measurable.
Essential Duties
- Teach classes as assigned
- Utilize effective and research-based academic assessment strategies
- Collect and analyze student data results consistently to monitor progress and differentiate instruction to accelerate academic achievement
- Differentiate instructional strategies to ensure students are motivated, engaged, challenged and accommodated based on diverse learning styles
- Participate in IEP meetings as assigned
- Practice identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogy
- Provide students with regular constructive feedback to promote achievement
- Plan units, lessons, and formative assessments
- Compile and maintain records, such as attendance, behavior, and academic data
- Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
- Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities
- Communicates clearly and timely with parents / caregivers and colleagues to enhance learning opportunities
- Participate in site and network professional development, meetings, and events as assigned
- Serve on school leadership teams or committees as assigned
Other Duties
Perform related duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to :
a bachelor’s degree from an accredited universityLicensing and Other Requirements
Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization or a degree major in the subject area or at least 18 semester units or 9 upper division semester units in the subject areaEmployment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and / or other employment clearanceKnowledge of :
Instructional programs, methods, and practices that differentiate and accelerate student learning and achievementLeadership development practices and effective supervisionCalifornia standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends related to work scopeCulturally-responsive pedagogyAdult learning principles and change management theoryEffective professional development practices, including data-based inquirySkills and Ability to :
Motivate, inspire and engage studentsSupport, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectivenessUse and analyze data to accelerate student achievementGuide students to analyze and improve their study methods and habitsImplement collaborative and team building processesPlan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional developmentFacilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectivelyProvide timely and actionable feedbackUse technology to strengthen the teaching / learning processCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingWork effectively across diverse communitiesManage various projects and / or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skillsWorking Conditions : Environment
An instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activitiesPhysical Demands
Mental acuityDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboardHearing and speaking to communicateSeeing to observe and read materialsSitting or standing for extended periods of timePulling, pushing, lifting and / or carrying instructional materials and equipmentPlease email Director of People and Culture, Lina Andersen with questions regarding this position.
Leadership Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
Leadership Public Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the network webpage at www.leadps.org.
For inquiries or concerns regarding LPS nondiscrimination policy or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact :
Chris Harrell, Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
99 Linden Street
Oakland, CA 94607
email : charrell@leadps.org
Phone : 510-830-3780 x115
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