Algebra Teacher ($2,000 Hiring Bonus) (ISANA Himalia)

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Plans instruction, sets goals and implements the specified curriculum.
• Assist all students in achieving academic standards and establishing high expectations.
• Monitors students' progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals.
• Works with students, instructional teams, parents and administrators to develop individual learning plans, independent study programs and academic remediation processes.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic and disciplinary records.
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Integrate the use of technology and multimedia in the classroom.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as the letter and the spirit of the Charter and the Governing Board policies and directives from the Principal/Designee.

Knowledge of:

• Safety rules and procedures to be observed by students

• Standards of courtesy and behavior expected of students

• Adolescent development and problems

• Vocabulary and usage of terms common to youth in the area served by the school

Ability to:

• Establish good relations with individual students and groups

• Communicate orally with District staff, parents, and students

• React quickly and appropriately in emergencies

• Operate two-way radio equipment

• Work effectively with District personnel, students, parents, the public, and others

Education/Training:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; and

2.  California Teaching Credential with EL Authorization

3. Cleared or Preliminary California Teaching Credential CLAD or BCLAD

4. Successful Completion of the CBEST

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development.

• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of current research.

• Basic knowledge of technology; planning and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students

• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating student progress and programs.

• Knowledge of varied learning styles. Use effective, positive interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to a core set of beliefs established in our Charter about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development.

Physical And Environmental Elements:

• This position may include long periods of sitting or standing in an environment with moderate noise levels, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. This position is frequently required to stand, sit or walk, use hands and fingers and reach with arms.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read printed materials and a computer screen with ability to adjust focus.

• Communication skills required by this job include the ability to hear and speak.

• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

• The position occasionally bends, stoops, reaches, pushes, and pulls drawers to retrieve and file

• information and lifts and carries items that typically weigh less than 20 pounds.

• The position requires the ability to occasionally travel by train, plane, or other means inside and outside of the Los Angeles area.

• May have occasional exposure to irate parents, staff, and public and private representatives.

SIGNING BONUS NOTICE: This position is eligible for a signing bonus available to eligible new hires only. Current ISANA employees are not eligible for the signing bonus. Payment will be made in installments. Eligibility for each installment requires active employment with ISANA on the payment date. Signing bonuses may be prorated based on start date or unpaid leave status and are subject to applicable taxes. Employees who separate from ISANA prior to the end of a bonus period will not be eligible for that installment.

PAY RANGE NOTICE: The posted pay range represents the full salary range for this classified position. Final placement within the range is contingent upon verification of prior experience through completion of the required Verification of Experience (VOE) form. Credit for prior experience requires verification of qualifying employment and having worked at least 85% of the applicable employment period.

Salary : $65,200 - $102,944