Aspire Public Schools
Location
Richmond, CA | United States
Job description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Technology Teacher will be responsible for providing 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
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Familiarity with computer coding and robotics curriculum
Computer and Internet search skills
2) Minimum educational level:
Bachelor’s degree
3) Licensing Requirements:
Single subject: Mathematics (full, not foundational) OR Business OR Industrial and Technology Education OR Any credential with an additional authorization in Computer Science, including English learner authorization, required
4) Experience required:
1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
5) Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be reasonably met by a Technology Teacher to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height
Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping)
Demonstrate normal depth perception
Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone
See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
Distinguish colors
Read and understand rules and policies, labels, and instructions
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone
Verbal communications, including the ability to speak and hear at normal room levels and on the telephone
6) Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment
Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments
Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals
Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
May be required to work outside of normal workdays and office hours to meet operational deadlines
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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