Spanish Teacher (9Th-12Th)

Description

This position is an in person position.

ABOUT ASPIRE

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Spanish Teacher provides high quality instruction in Spanish within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 Aspire Instructional Guidelines
• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices
• 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
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
• Knowledge of assessments
• Ability and willingness to implement Aspire 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 and community

Minimum educational and certification level:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Valid Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages - Languages Other Than English: Spanish (or equivalent) required
• English Language Learner Authorization required 9-12
• NCLB Highly Qualified required

_ Experience required: _

• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Physical requirements:

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Work authorization requirements:

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance (must be renewed every four years)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or school environment
• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals
• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
• May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines

Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is $66,593- $126,836.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,593.00 - $126,836.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 9th grade
• High school

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person