City View Charter School 

6th/7th/8th Science Teacher Job Description

Mission

City View Charter School strives to inspire academic excellence, build character, and create high-quality work while contributing to a better world.

Our Vision

City View Charter School is a K-8 EL Education charter school in Hillsboro, OR. We believe in building students academic knowledge and skills, challenging them to create high-quality work, while teaching them character skills for life. Our EL curriculum encompasses brick-and-mortar teaching, while taking to the outdoors for fieldwork to connect with our local community. Teachers work with students, staff, and families to create, implement, and celebrate the learning happening throughout the year. Teachers at City View Charter School support the mission and vision of the school as well as embodying the principles and values of EL Education. 

Job Description

The Middle School Science Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the science instructional program for middle school students (grades 6th-8th) and supporting responsibilities for implementing the science program. The Science Teacher is responsible for working with students, other teachers and staff, and the Leadership Team towards achieving the mission and goals of City View Charter School. This job description is meant to provide structure to the responsibilities and accountability of this position. There may be additional responsibilities that a teacher undertakes or that are assigned as needs of students and of the school arise. The Science Teacher reports to the Executive Director or designated administrator on site. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Commitment to learning and teaching through the EL Education instructional model including outdoor and/or adventure experiences
• Valid Oregon Teaching License
• Growth mindset with new technology and systems being implemented by City View
• Maintain integrity of confidential information of students and staff 
• Ability to collaborate productively with team members
• Self directed with creative ingenuity

Preferred:

• Experience with EL Education
• 1-3 years of experience of classroom teaching 
• Experience teaching virtually 

Curriculum/Instruction:

• Implement the principles and components of EL Education (Expeditionary Learning). Teachers at City View Charter School are expected to learn and apply these models of instruction in their classrooms.
• Work with the middle school grade band team to assist in developing two learning expeditions per year. Learning expeditions should be planned using an agreed upon framework and should be designed to teach core grade level content and skills.
• Plan challenging and engaging lessons and experiences designed to help students attain proficiency in content standards for their grade level. 
• Work with special education staff to plan for and meet the needs of students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and English Language Learners(ELLs). Differentiate instruction and provide accommodations and supports as needed. Actively seek to improve knowledge and skills to better address the needs of special education students and ELLs.
• Collaborate with support staff, specialists and volunteers (ie, co-teacher, special education teacher, aids, & volunteers) to support individuals and groups to maximize student engagement.
• Work to help plan and develop a middle school science curriculum that addresses both local and national standards and motivates student learning around science.
• Develop strong long-range plans including a curriculum map for the year. 

• Incorporate multiple perspectives and culturally relevant curriculum practices in instruction throughout the year in big and small ways. Ensure that all students see their culture(s) represented in curriculum and materials.
• Display student work documenting the process that went into creating the work. Involve students in developing and creating displays.
• Teach elective courses weekly driven by student interests.

Assessment/Accountability:

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student work using a variety of assessment tools including performance assessments with rubrics, individual and team summative assessments and formative assessment tools as appropriate and as specified in our schoolʼs curriculum and assessment map. Use assessment data to plan for instruction and to set short and long-range goals. Ensure collection and submission of data specified in the schoolʼs curriculum and assessment map.
• Regularly analyze student data to improve instruction, insure equity and make program recommendations and improvements.
• Assist students in developing a robust work portfolio with items outlined in the criteria for portfolio collection established by the teaching staff. Plan for portfolio collection and support students in selecting and reflecting on pieces of work for work portfolios. Work with the teaching team to coordinate the process. 

School Culture:

• Plan for and lead a crew advisory of 16-18 students. Assist in the Development of crew advisory plans with the teaching team based on the social, emotional and academic needs of students.
• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. Communicate respectfully to students at all times. Model, practice and discuss respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students.
• Involve students in creating classroom norms. Establish and consistently apply logical consequences for not following them.
• Uphold and support the school-wide discipline policies. Document serious and less serious infractions to the policies and seek help and support from colleagues and administrators when discipline concerns arise.
• Involve students in meaningful community service.

Collaboration, Collegiality and Professionalism:

• Plan with the middle school grade team. Team should jointly plan crew advisory curriculum, service, and fieldwork. Team should check in regularly about student progress, portfolio requirements, homework expectations, long-term projects, and parent communication. 
• Work and plan closely with Special Education Team members to ensure consistency and support for students with IEPs and English Language Learners.
• Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching partners, Executive Director and Fiscal Manager.
• Seek to resolve conflicts with colleagues as soon as they arise. Seek support from the Administrators when needed.
• Make classrooms open to visits from other teachers, administrators, family members, prospective families and visitors to the school in ways that are not disruptive to student learning. Involve students in welcoming visitors and communicating about the program.

Professional Development:

• Participate in ongoing school-wide Professional Development and contribute to grade band sessions by sharing ideas and student work, offering feedback, and facilitating some sessions or discussions.
• Participate in an overnight Summer staff retreat. The retreat is two to three days prior to pre-service days beginning to build a staff crew.
• Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.

Parent Communication and Involvement:

• Prepare narrative progress reports 2 times per year using the reporting procedures agreed upon by the teaching staff and the administrators. Collaborate as needed with other teachers.
• Conduct conferences with parents 2 times per year for the purpose of sharing assessments and student work and making recommendations. Support students in sharing portfolios with their parents.
• Involve parent volunteers in the classroom in ways that meet the needs of the class and utilize the strengths, talents, and interests of volunteers.
• Keep parents informed about classroom activities and units of study through on-going communication that includes newsletters and regular updates.
• Support parents in understanding the instructional approach at City View Charter School through regular communication. 

Other Professional Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in school events. Teachers are asked to attend at least five community events per year
• Check email daily and respond promptly to requests from parents, administrators and colleagues.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date record of student attendance.
• Other duties as assigned 

Working Conditions:

• Collaborate regularly with grade band team 
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions 
• Follow City VIew policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students and staff

Time Commitment:

•  Position is Monday through Fridays, 1600 hours, with a 10 month calendar

Compensation Package:

• The teaching position is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) position with benefits. Competitive salary range starting between $43,363 - $75,193 depending on experience and educational qualifications.
• Offering full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid long term/short-term disability insurance. 10 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays. 
• Required participation in Oregon PERS.

Application Procedure and Requirements

Please attach and email current cover letter, resume and letters of reference to applications@cityviewcharter.org

Employment is contingent upon passing a Federal (fingerprinting) background check as pursuant to ORS 326.603 & 326.607.

EMPLOYEE STATEMENT

“I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to City View regarding the requested accommodation(s).”