English teacher Jobs in Antioch, CA

About the job Secondary English Teacher, Bay Area Technology School

Logistics

Annual duration : 190 Teacher Days

Classification : Full-Time

Start : November 2024 - January 2025

Salary Range : $64,000 - $104,000

Reports to : Principal, Executive Director, and / or Alternative Designee

About BayTech

The Bay Area Technology School (BayTech) is an award-winning public charter school in East Oakland that was founded in 2004. The school serves 350 students in grades 6-12. BayTech's mission is to infuse assistive technology throughout the school to provide a personalized educational experience for every student to be college and career ready. BayTech has proudly upheld a 100% graduation rate for the past 4 years. In addition, BayTech utilizes the University of California A-G curriculum requirements to ensure that each BayTech graduate has completed the requirements to make them UC eligible.

Job Summary

Under the Direction of the Executive Director / Principal and in collaboration with members of the Professional Leadership Community (PLC), Secondary ELA Teachers provide an exceptional educational program for pupils in grades 6th-12th, as outlined in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession, the grade and subject Common Core requirements, and school adopted course requirements. A teacher, who is hired for a certificated teaching position, is charged with the responsibility of providing an educational program which includes planning, monitoring, documenting and evaluating the progress of each student through core an / or elective courses.

Essential duties and responsibilities :

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address needs and changing practices.

Provides an exceptional educational program for assigned pupils and courses, as outlined in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession, and assist in other school programs as assigned.

Provides instruction in state Common Core content standards and utilizing school curriculum, adopted resources, and appropriate teaching strategies.

Provides individual, small group and whole group instruction, adapting curriculum to meet the needs of all students; and instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, study skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state frameworks and the administrative regulations and procedures of the school

Develops weekly lesson plans, providing appropriate, detailed instructions / plans for substitute teacher in event of absence; plans a balanced instructional program; and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior, utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques; and create an effective social and behavioral climate to encourage student learning. 6) Creates an effective physical classroom environment for learning through displays, exhibits, bulletin boards, and / or centers; and provides reasonable safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and the school facility.

Identifies, assists, and cooperates with school personnel in assessing student needs; evaluates students academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records; prepares progress reports and report cards, and prepares, administers, scores, records and / or analyzes results of a variety of criterion-referenced and standardized tests in evaluating student achievement; using results to guide instruction.

Establishes and maintains timely and effective communication with parents on the individual students progress through a variety of means, including a class home page; and holds parent conferences when needed to discuss the individual pupils progress and interpret the school program.

Ensure students and parents / guardians receive all important school-related information

Promptly answer all parent inquiries and requests for assistance within 24 hours or sooner if time sensitive.

Keep communication records in the Contact Manager System within our School SIS System.

Participate in the testing administration of all state mandated assessment testing (i.e., CAASPP, PE, etc.), supporting student with test preparation and testing dates information.

Proctor required school assessments. Ensure that all students have completed the initial and mid-year diagnostic assessments

Participate in all necessary student study team or IEP meeting

Other duties as assigned The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and / or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of :

State Standards for the Teaching Profession

Assigned course content, Common Core State Standards and curriculum frameworks and

Current research, theory, and best practices of effective K-12 instruction

Appropriate instructional methods, strategies, and practices

MS Office, Google Docs, Internet applications, data base management, web-based communication, and appropriate computer software as deemed necessary by the Charter School to complete mandatory record keeping

Ability to :

Organize, prioritize, work under time constraints and to be flexible in an environment of multiple tasks and changing priorities.

Have credibility with schools and other stakeholders; demonstrated ability to lead and manage change.

Work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Successfully work independently as well as in a team environment.

Have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability.

Be a purpose-driven individual with a belief in and commitment to Bay Area Technology School

Education and Experience

Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Appropriate Valid California Credential or other appropriate credential

• authorizing service in grade level or course assigned;

Prior Experience working in diverse student environment preferred

Working Environment and Physical Demands :

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is generally performed on a school campus indoors and outdoors.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion to operate computers or laminating machine; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must frequently push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds such as carts and boxes of books.

See in the normal visual range with or without correction, read printed materials and tell differences among colors.

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and in addressing groups.

Potential exposure to emotional individuals.

Additional Requirements :

Valid California Drivers

License / proof of insurance

First-Aid Certificate Desired

DOJ fingerprint Clearance

TB Risk Assessment Clearance

Appropriate US Work Permits as required

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. Bay Area Technology School does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment. All educational opportunities will be offered without regard to color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the employer of any necessary modifications to the job or work site in order to determine whether the employer can reasonably accommodate any known disability. Bay Area Technology School maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment.