Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $70,116 starting (DOE)
7 / 8th Grade Middle School Science Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title : Science Teacher Schedule : 40 hrs / week min.
Job Type : Full-Time, 11-Months FLSA Status : Exempt
Reports to : Principal Pay : $71,000, starting (DOE); Salary Scale
Special : Requires weekend work, nightsand early mornings, as needed
- Salary is contingent upon a teacher having a full credential in the specified subject-matter
ABOUT INGENIUM SCHOOLS
At Ingenium Schools, we create communities where everyone experiences joy and meaning in learning. We do this by preparing our students to be the best learners, leaders, and collaborators by empowering them with the capacity and tools to continually improve themselves and the world around them.
Since 2009, Ingenium Schools has helped students build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning through the Ingenium Learning System, an easily replicable, standards-based educational model that promotes personal mastery. Ingenium Schools currently operates several charter schools, serving students throughout Los Angeles.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Teaching at Ingenium means you are part of a family. Building relationships with students, families, and each other is essential to our work. Teachers regularly communicate and collaborate in grade level, department, and school teams as well as with families to support all students academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.
Teaching at Ingenium means empowering oneself and others. We believe that when learners are encouraged to take ownership over their educational experience, they attain higher levels of meaning and joy. Learners are supported in analyzing data and setting goals to work on continually improving individual, small group, class, grade-level, department, and school performance.
Teaching at Ingenium means serving diverse communities and student groups. Ingenium teachers acknowledge the strengths of the school communities they serve and incorporate culturally responsive teaching into their practice. An Ingenium teacher modifies and differentiates to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to :
Support Ingenium Goals :
Support the mission, vision, and core values of Ingenium SchoolsStrive to implement, by instruction and action, Ingenium Schools philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectivesContinuously maintain and improve professional competenceAttend mandatory trainings, professional meetings, and educational conferences, as requiredPosition Goals and Tasks :
CLASSROOM CULTURE
Encourage students to set and maintain minimum standards of classroom behavior, measuring progress through individual and class goal settingCreate a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom environment conducive to learning and based on student interests and goalsImplement and support school / organizational policies governing student life and conductACADEMIC
Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods : lecture, discussion, demonstration, student-led instruction, etc.Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students differing needs and interestsPrepare and implement intervention programs for students requiring extra helpIn harmony with curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students dailyPrepare materials and classroom for class activitiesPlan and supervise class projects, field trips, and guide students in learning from activitiesDATA DRIVEN
Consistently and accurately observe and assess students performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, both formally and informally, through observation, authentic performance, and written evaluationProvide frequent and timely feedback to students and parents on student progressRecommend resources to parents for additional student growthTimely deliver accurate and complete written and oral progress reportsMaintain and accurate and complete student records as required by law and Ingenium Schools policiesMaintain student confidentialityCOLLABORATION
Confer with students and parents outside of the instructional day to resolve students behavioral and / or academic issues, as neededMaintain and improve professional competence and participate in professional development opportunitiesActively participate in team meetings and serve on staff committees, school-wide events, parent workshops, and community partnership eventsAssist with school / organizational events, general supervision, extra-curricular support, tutoring, etc., as neededPerform related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
Highly effective teaching strategies for all student subgroupsCalifornia Common Core State Standards curriculum and instructionPrinciples and methods of curriculum designEffective measurements of learning / assessments, including diagnostic, formative and summative, performance tasks and project evaluationEnglish language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammarMathematics, including arithmetic, geometry, algebra, etc.Child cognitive development and learning stylesLearning and motivational strategies that extend all students towards high academic and personal achievementComputer application and Internet search skillsAbility to :
Establish a culture of high expectations based on the belief that all students can be successfulDevelop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with Common Core State Standards and Ingenium Learning SystemAnalyze qualitative and quantitative student data; create and track efficacy of data-driven action plansCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingUse computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement student learningEffectively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and communityManage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged, productive, and safeMaintain positive attitudeMaintain regular attendanceREQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Bachelors DegreeRequired Licenses and Certificates :
Valid California single subject science credential or permit authorizing instruction in science in intermediate classrooms (grades 6-8)English Language Learner AuthorizationCPR / First Aid (provided by Ingenium post-hire)WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment :
Majority of duties performed indoors in a classroom; some activities require outdoor supervision
Physical Demands :
Ability to lift 40 poundsAbility to communicate and comprehend orally and in writingNear and far visionSelective attention : ability to concentrate on a task without being distractedTime sharing : ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of informationMemorization : ability to remember information such as words, numbers, and proceduresProblem Sensitivity : ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrongDeductive and inductive reasoning skillsAbility to plan and deliver effective instruction to studentsAbility to walk and / or stand for extended periods of timeSome kneeling, squatting, bending, requiredDexterity of hands to demonstrate activities may be requiredMathematical reasoningAbility to use a computer, mouse, and monitorAbility to use computer software and timely respond to emails