- 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 Fortune School of Education Instructional Guidelines.
- Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refines and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
- Assume leadership role in some aspects of the development of the school.
- 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.
- Support the mission, vision, and core values of Fortune School.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
- Experienced in assessment, emphasizing student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling.
- Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possible.
- Works with principal to systematically identify and respond to at risk students
- Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed.
- Provides meaningful information to parents / guardians and others regarding student progress.
- Maintains policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting.
- Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
- Knowledge of subject matter, including 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 and improve instructional practices.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, community, and stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree
- Valid California Teaching Credential - Single Subject Physical Education credential required.
- Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners
- 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.
- Office environment: constant interruptions.
- Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops
- Hearing and speaking to conduct group training; exchange information in person, electronically, and on the telephone.
- Ability to read printed material and computer screens.
- Ability to hear and comprehend speech at normal volumes.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
- Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.
- Ability to climb stairs, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
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