Science Teacher

## Description
** SAN DIEGO WORKFORCE INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL
** Full-Time, Monday – Friday; 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m.
** COMPENSATION:
** Clear Credential: $79,500/year - $100,700/ year with sign on bonus of $5,000  Preliminary Credential: $68,900/ year with sign on bonus of $5,000  Intern Credential: $66,144/year
** Help Us Change Lives
**** How You Will Make an Impact
** The Teacher Position will plan, organize and implement an appropriate personalized instructional program in a learning environment that guides, supports, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, completion of diploma requirements and post-secondary transition plan. This Position will collaborate with other Instructional Staff and school personnel.
** RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
** This list is
* illustrative only
* and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
* Develop, review and regularly update personalized academic plans based on students transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning (CTE), post-secondary goals, and progress towards those goals
* Create and maintain an effective learning environment by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding and supporting high academic expectations, and maintaining positive and professional relationships with colleagues, students and parents
* Meet with students at their scheduled appointment dates and times
* Conduct effective student appointments; preparing for and delivering instruction, engaging students in goal setting, monitoring of progress and preparation for completion of graduation requirements
* Assign appropriate courses of study
* Refer students to core subject area teachers when necessary
* Establish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessed
* Plan, prepare for and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning experiences
* Provide a variety of learning materials and resources to support independent learning
* Identify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students varying needs
* Engage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication
* Connect instruction to real-world experiences and students post-secondary goals
* Regularly check for understanding and provide clarifying and/or enrichment information
* Carefully observe, review and evaluate student homework and tests to assess and monitor progress
* Grade course homework, projects, and tests
* Provide students with meaningful feedback to enhance learning and improve achievement
* Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
* Instruct and monitor student progress in the use of online learning materials and technology
* Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education students
* Model and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goal-setting, time management, and accessing/utilizing resources
* Use relevant technology to support instruction
* Administer diagnostic assessments according to guidelines set forth by the Organization and site
* Regularly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
* Refer students to support structures; tutors, intervention programs, labs, counselors, and other wrap around services as appropriate
* Manage student behavior in the Resource Center by enforcing rules and disciplinary systems of the Center
* Prepare for and facilitate positive parent conferences
* Keep updated with developments in subject area curriculum, teaching resources and methods
* Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
* Monitor credit completion rates of students
* Monitor student attendance
* Claim and report daily attendance
* Keep student work folders neat and organized
* Close out student folders in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines
* Generate report cards in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines
* Document and review student notes and parent/student contacts in Contact Manager
* Update all necessary records accurately and timely as required by law, Organizational policies, school regulations, and independent auditors
* Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetings
* Participate in Professional Development opportunities as needed
* Follow established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
* Attend all required meetings and graduation ceremonies
* Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time##…