Elementary Teacher Job in Aspire Public Schools – Oakland, CA

Description of Elementary Teacher Job

The Elementary Teacher provides a high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; serve students in grades K-5; 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.

Elementary Teacher Job Requirement:

• Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Knowledge of assessments
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
• Computer and Internet search skills
• Minimum educational level:
• English Language Learner Authorization required
• Bachelors degree
• NCLB Highly Qualified
• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required
• Experience required:
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Title     Elementary Teacher
Job Type     Regular
Part Time     No
School Year     2012-2013
School/Location     Aspire Millsmont Academy
City     Oakland
State     CA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES of Elementary Teacher Job:

• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.

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