[YNPN sfba] Job Opening: Technology Teacher/Proctor, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Prep Academy (Oakland)
From: Bethany Sanchez <Bethany.Sanchez@aspirepublicschools.org>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:22:12 +0000

TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
About Aspire Public Schools
Founded in 1998, Aspire Public Schools is one of the nation's highest-performing public school systems serving predominately low-income students.  Aspire delivers a K-12 "College for Certain" education to more than 13,500 students in 37 public charter schools in California and Memphis, TN.
Provide a high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education.
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.
-Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.
-Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

1) 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

2) Minimum educational level:
-Bachelor's degree
-Single Subject: Industrial Arts and Technology Education Credential preferred
-English Language Learner Authorization preferred
3) Experience required:
-1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
NOTES:  The Technology Teacher will proctor 2 sections of a college course and teach 2 sections of Freshman Technology.  During the remaining periods of the day, he/she will be helping with any oversight/problem-solving of technology issues at the school site.  This position is temporary and will run from approximately August-December.

HOW TO APPLY:
To learn more about our schools and this specific opening, please go to https://rn11.ultipro.com/ASP1000/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=2626, where you can submit an online application.