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Math and Science Teacher - San Jose Job Corps
- Possess valid California teaching credential.
- Ability to comprehend the school charter and to implement innovative educational programs.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn and maintain computer skills necessary to meet job requirements.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships throughout the organization.
- Teaching experience preferred within alternative education.
- Creativity, flexibility, integrity and commitment.
Supervised by and reports directly to: LEAD TEACHER.
Job Goal: To serve the students' educational needs and goals.
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Teachers are required to adhere to a mutually agreed upon fiscal year work schedule on file with the JMCS office. Teachers are expected to work all regular student attendance days and to attend all in-services. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- To complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation on each student as prescribed.
- To advise and counsel students regarding available educational opportunities.
- To communicate school information to the students.
- To evaluate student academic progress while on the grade and/or in other community based learning opportunities.
- To understand and abide by the JMCS charter, policies and procedures as well as the site policies and procedures.
- To safeguard and oversee the proper use of all JMCS property.
- To develop, deliver and improve individual, class and grade-based instruction and curriculums with the support, direction and guidance of the Site Director.
- To deliver direct instruction in a variety of appropriate settings.
- To attend all appropriate site staff meetings and events as well as meetings with the Site Director and/or JMCS Directors.
- Participate in corps-based student evaluation and disciplinary procedures.
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The teacher completes or ensures that all paperwork and documentation is completed as required. Completed documentation must be submitted by specific due dates or housed at the site's campus as specified in this document, within the policies and procedures, the school charter or by the JMCS Administration. The required documentation includes but is not limited to the following:
- Attendance Roll Sheets: must be sent to JMCS office on a weekly basis as specified on the attendance roll sheet.
- Consent for Release of Social Security Waiver: original is to be kept in student's file with a copy to be sent to the JMCS office (not required at all sites)
- Student Achievement Plan Contracts: all paperwork completed and signed/initialed by teacher and student. Originals to be kept in student's SAP.
- Graduation Request and Packet: originals must be submitted to JMCS office.
- Report Cards: originals must be submitted to JMCS office, with a copy kept in the student's site file.
- Student Folders: kept at the site and contains all required student work and documentation.
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The teacher is expected to serve students with widely varying educational needs. A broad base of educational knowledge as well as a thorough understanding of the educational opportunities available thorough JMCS is required. This knowledge, which is constantly evolving, encompasses a high degree of competence in and the ability to deliver the following:
- Numerous JMCS curricular options.
- Learning approaches, styles and the availability of appropriate resources.
- Graduation requirements and options.
- Internet resources.
- Techniques/methods of instruction.
- Interpretation of charter growth areas/standards.
- Community based learning experiences.
- Curriculum development and implementation.
- Ongoing assessment, interpretation and implementation.
When a teacher cannot solve an educational problem, he/she will actively seek assistance. This may include but is not limited to discussing the situation with other teachers or professionals, the Site Director and when appropriate, a JMCS Director.
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| The teacher functions as the main liaison between the charter school and the student. Communication from the teacher will occur through face-to-face interactions, telephone calls, on-line communication, and/or through other forms of writing. The teacher's goal is to provide the highest quality service in meeting the students' educational needs without undue consideration for their own convenience.
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| It is the responsibility of the teacher, with input from the student, the Site Director and site personnel to document the daily learning of each student. This documentation will provide evidence of student proficiency in the JMCS standards and the achievement of their individual graduation plans. Supportive documentation on the progress of each student is maintained in the individual student folders and tracked on the JMCS report card system.
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| Each teacher is required to attend all in-services, events and meetings scheduled by the Site Director and/or a JMCS Director. Teachers are required to remain current with and abide by the charter along with all adopted policies and procedures.
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| Each teacher is required to adhere to an appropriate and professional use of computers, the Internet and e-mail protocols. Additionally each teacher will be accomplished in the use of specified software programs and computer technology as needed to support student mastery of the JMCS computer literacy standards; and the electronic submission of work related documentation.
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Subject Area Teacher San Jose Job Corps:
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly lesson plans.
- Develop plans to provide well rounded individualized and group instruction as appropriate.
- Identify and use appropriate tools to assess, document and report student periodic and final progress.
- Utilize a variety of appropriate instructional methods to address different learning styles.
- Review and recommend necessary and appropriate materials and equipment.
- Assess student need and provide special tutoring as necessary.
- Work and coordinate with other staff to incorporate practical academic learning experiences related to life skills, leadership, vocational training and other appropriate subjects.
- Implement on-site CAHSEE remediation programs as needed.
- Develop an appropriate curricula suited to Muir and Job Corps student populations.
- Identify and provide opportunities in the classroom for students to demonstrate leadership skills.
- Participate in community service projects; attend retreats, workshops and conferences as required.
- Inform Muir and Job Corps management and other appropriate staff of student issues that affect student progress
- Review, evaluate, monitor, report and document student attendance and progress.
- Maintain individual confidential student educational files including work samples, lesson plans, educational progress, attendance sheets and educational service plans.
- Maintain student grades and grade book.
- Establish relationships and network with peers at other Job Corps program sites and community-based organizations.
- Monitor and maintain student compliance with Job Corps program requirements.
- Assist in providing supervision at Job Corps school and training sites.
- May assist in identifying and organizing appropriate community service projects.
- Monitor and maintain student progress in the attainment of the GED and High School Diploma.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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| This position will begin with a 2 month probationary period where the candidate will be classified as a long-term sub with no benefits. If the candidate is deemed a good fit, they will be re-classified as a full time employee with benefits after the 2 month probationary period ends and a full time salary will be negotiated.
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Please send resume, cover letter, copies of all credentials held and 3 letters of recommendation to: jmcssanjose@johnmuircs.com.
Position is located in San Jose, California
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