High School Teacher

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with other Instructional Staff and school personnel.
• Develop, review and regularly update personalized academic plans based on students' transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning (CTE), post-secondary goals, and progress toward those goals.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding high academic expectations, and maintaining positive 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 progress, and preparing 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.

• Valid California Single Subject or multiple subject in area of specialization or intern eligible.
• Bachelors degree with major or minor in designated subject, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.
• English Learner Authorization.
• Successful passing of the California Basic Skills Exam.
• Enrollment in a State approved teacher preparation program and student teaching.
• Proficient in MS Word, Email.

Demonstrates expertise in developing personalized instructional programs and academic plans that support student achievement and engagement. Proficient in utilizing instructional strategies and resources to meet diverse student needs while fostering a positive learning environment.