fyi... [YNPN sfba] Job Opening: Technology Teacher/Proctor, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Prep Academy (Oakland) From: Bethany Sanchez <Bethany.Sanchez(a)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.