Teacher In Residence; TIR

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Compass Charter School’s mission is to inspire and develop innovative, creative, self-directed learners, one scholar at a time. When we start with scholars, we start from a place of possibility. With scholars at the center, we have defined the desired competencies for Compass employees that support meaningful learning experiences and create the enabling conditions to bring our vision for scholars to life, creating a collaborative virtual learning community, inspiring scholars to appreciate the ways in which arts and sciences nurture a curiosity for life-long learning, and prepare scholars to take responsibility for their future success.

Achievement | Respect | Teamwork | Integrity | Communication (ARTIC)

Compass fosters a work environment that is personalized, authentic, competency-based, inclusive and equitable. Our Core Values guide our work every day. Those Core Values are teamwork and achievement for all community members; inclusive, respectful communication and collaboration; and mutual respect and integrity.

• Bachelor's degree and valid California Teaching Credential (as applicable to the position requirements) with English Language Learner Authorization.
  • Multiple Subject and/or Single Subject
• 1 + years of verified and successful teaching experience in a public school setting.
• Experience working with blended, online, personalized, and/or virtual learning schools preferred.
• Experience and strong theoretical and practical knowledge base of educational best practices, recent research in education, and CA standards curriculum and objectives.
• Proficiency in applying and learning digital engagement, communication, computer and software tools, including but not limited to Google Workplace, Microsoft Office, AI applications, project management and digital communication tools (e.g., Gmail, Parent Square), Learning management Systems (e.g., Google Classroom), student information systems (e.g., School Pathways), and various social media platforms as appropriate and online learning platforms (e..g, Accelerate Education).

• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technology, software, and evolving laws, regulations. Policies and procedures.
• A collegial approach to teamwork.
• Ability to connect, assess and support scholars and families remotely.
• Assimilate and organize information quickly to support scholars adjusting to change.

• Assume the supervising teacher role and responsibilities during temporary vacancies, leaves or as needed.
• Collaborate with learning coaches, other CCS support staff and scholars to prepare the learning environment and learning objectives in accordance with scholars’ learning styles and school’s philosophy, and assess regularly for academic growth and planning.
• Provide academic support to teachers and scholars, including curriculum assistance and on-call substitute teaching as needed.
• Communicate class objectives, weekly assignments, homework requirements, grading rubrics, and scales to scholars and learning coaches.
• Monitor scholar progress, provide constructive feedback, and support mastery of subject content.
• Utilize diverse teaching methods to create opportunities for deep understanding and differentiated instruction for scholars of all ability levels, including those with special needs.
• Analyze benchmark exam results to deliver targeted instruction for low-performing scholars and collaborate with departments to ensure curriculum accessibility.
• Maintain accurate records in student information systems, including but not limited to, attendance, coursework, scholar logs, report cards, contacts, and assessment data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support scholars with additional needs and implement inclusive teaching strategies.
• Participate in scholar recruitment and retention initiatives, engagement activities, and school-wide events.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and contribute to staff training…