Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Based on years of experience on our Teacher Salary Table, starting at $58,866

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physics teacher will engage learners through rigorous, standards-based curriculum, assessment, and instruction. Instruction is guided byNGSS, and explores research in the areas of motions and forces, conservation of energy and momentum, heath and thermodynamics, waves, and electric and magnetic phenomena. The teacher will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to prepare learners for college and career success through integrated technology, project-based learning, and a Digital Media Arts/Video Production theme. This is a full-time, exempt, non-year-round position.

Responsibilities and Duties

Under the supervision of the Principal, the ideal candidate will drive student outcomes:

• Promote an inclusive learning environment that builds tolerance and respect for different cultures and viewpoints
• Use data-driven techniques to set realistic and aspirational goals for learners
• Demonstrate content knowledge of the California Common Core Standards
• Differentiate instruction and provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all learners
• Facilitate effective group collaboration
• Provide timely feedback to students based on formative and summative assessment data
• Facilitate a classroom culture that fosters independent thinking and the ability to express original ideas and engage in civil discourse
• Hold weekly office hours after school tutoring sessions
• Maintain consistent communication with families regarding student progress
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students, families, and community members

Maintain strong classroom and school culture:

• Communicate expectations for learners through clear and consistent methods
• Uphold school-wide policies and systems for learning
• Create a positive and respectful learning environment
• Communicate the importance of college success and the belief that students will succeed
• Develop connectedness through Promise Time/Advisory curriculum
• Engage in the school community through responsibilities outside of content area instruction
• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to address and resolve student issue
• Contribute to the school community through meaningful engagement in weekly professional learning, team collaboration, and student activities

Plan a rigorous curriculum and deliver strong instruction by:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of NGSS and the progression of the three course high school model; The Living Earth, Chemistry of the Earths System, and Physics of the Universe
• Execute high impact, evidence-based instructional strategies and scaffolds to meet the individual needs of learners
• Monitor student growth and progress towards mastery of the standards through a continuous cycle of assessment, analysis and planning
• Provide comprehensive daily and unit plans grounded in content standards and learning theory
• Fulfill duties outside of primary teaching responsibility as assigned
• Develop mathematical competencies including
• Implement the adopted core curriculum and support school-wide instructional initiatives
• Use phenomena to develop Physics the Universe Storyline around key concepts of physics; force and motion, forces at a distance, energy conversion, nuclear processes, waves and electromagnetic radiation, and stars and the origins of the universe.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree required; advance degree in subject area preferred
• Possession of a valid internship, preliminary, or clear California Single Subject teaching
  credential
• Demonstrated success working with students from educationally underserved areas

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional relationship building skills and the ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders
• A strong belief that all students can succeed
• A do-whatever-it takes attitude including a willingness to work occasionally on the weekend or in the evening
• Passionate about improving public education to help all children reach their dreams
• An exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement it immediately
• A strong ethical base and self-awareness
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Commitment to LA Promise Fund mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, Diversity and Equity
• Must clear a LiveScan criminal background check
• Must clear a TB Risk Assessment
• Must complete Mandated Reporter training
• COVID-19 Vaccination

COMPENSATION

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