REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A CA state Multiple or Single subject teaching credential or intern credential, with an English Learner Authorization as required by the state of California
• Demonstrated mastery of classroom skills including classroom management, planning, assessment and instructional practice
• Proficiency with various technologies and teaching tools
• Bilingual ability preferred but not required
  Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
  The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee is occasionally required to push, move, lift or otherwise bear up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Specific hearing abilities are required by this job.
  Work Environment: This position is in-person, in instructional facilities located in Kern County. Some travel is required to other work sites.

Intellectual Prep

• Implement and execute the adopted Grow Public Schools Units of Study and high-quality instructional materials.
• Prepare and implement integrated lessons that lead to deep student understanding based on state standards.
• Differentiate lesson plans for a variety of learners (English Language Learners and/or students with IEPs, etc.)
• Participate fully in weekly instructional coaching activities (including analysis of student learning, intellectual prep, observation debrief, etc.) and execute on next steps from the weekly coaching meeting.
• Deliver engaging learning opportunities including integrating ESY curriculum and project based learning framework.

Organizational Culture

• Develop a classroom learning environment that reflects the school’s core values and school wide expectations in order to emphasize on a college-going culture.

Co-Planning & Co-Teaching

• Collaborate with education specialists, learning lab staff, and Small Group Instructors (SGIs) to implement students’ Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), and integrate online learning platforms based on student need.

Academic Record Keeping

• Assess student progress and maintain accurate standards-based grading records, utilizing various student information management systems and technology platforms.
• Maintain frequent communication with scholars, scholars’ families, colleagues, and school leaders (both in-person and virtually).
• Provide frequent and timely feedback on student learning.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

PBIS System Implementation

• Implement the GPS school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support framework with fidelity and provide weekly communication to families on students’ academics and behavior, as needed.

Record Keeping

• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.

Delivery of SEL Curriculum

• Deliver grade level specific SEL curriculum to foster the health and wellness of all students.