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Start Date: August 1, 2024

Vacancies: 0

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Instruction and with the support of an Instructional Administrator, the Homeschool Teacher is responsible for the education of assigned TK-12th grade students and will create an individualized and flexible program favorable for learning and personal growth. In addition, the Homeschool Teacher will support instruction based on the California Common Core State Standards and will address student needs for academic intervention and enrichment. The Homeschool Teacher will also work with the student’s parents to provide guidance, resources, and strategies to ensure optimal learning and positive social/emotional development.

Student Caseload*: 28-34

*Student caseloads outside the range listed above require administrative approval

*This position is eligible for the Additional Student Stipend at a caseload of 29 or more students

Reports to: Instructional Administrator

Pay Scale: Schedule A

Work Calendar: 190

Classification: Certificated

FLSA Status: Exempt

Staff Assigned: None

Work Location: Sandstone location*

*School will accommodate telecommuting requests

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve and support students in TK-12th grade. E
• Meet with students and parents at least once every 20 school days to review each student’s work and ensure each student is making satisfactory progress. E
• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of the California Common Core State Standards. E
• Provide direct and indirect instruction. E
• Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with students and their parents. E
• Develop customized short and long-term plans for each child and address the specific individual needs of the student. E
• Prepare students for all required assessments. E
• Collect and analyze assessment data for educational planning and determine appropriate interventions. E
• Evaluate each student’s progress. E
• Review and approve enrichment orders for materials and services that support the student’s learning plan in accordance with school policies. E
• Complete required paperwork and necessary records promptly. E
• Provide an inviting, exciting, and innovative learning environment. E
• Encourage student participation in local and state-mandated testing to measure student performance. E
• Participate in proctoring all internal and state-mandated testing and provide needed preparation materials for students. E
• Complete all compliance items accurately and in a timely manner (examples: master agreements, attendance logs, work samples/records, learning logs, progress reports, assignment sheets, report cards, etc.) E
• Actively participate in SST, 504, and Special Education meetings, processes, and supports as needed. E
• Provide input and documentation as requested by the special education case managers, student support coordinators, and/or service providers. E
• Attend all required meetings and professional development training. E
• Plan and coordinate regional events such as field trips, community service clubs, performances, promotion/graduation, etc. in alignment with monthly and yearly expectations. E
• Serve on school committees, participate in school and community activities, and represent the school as appropriate. E
• Complete annual Community Building Commitments. E
• Perform other duties as assigned. E

Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of various learning modalities and educational philosophies.
• Knowledge of effective strategies, curriculum, and instruction to support all students.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and educational programs.
• Professional oral and written communication skills in English, including academic report writing.
• Proficiency in operating standard office equipment including a variety of software applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google (docs, sheets, forms, drives), and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Google Chat, etc.).
• Ability to organize, prioritize, work under time constraints, and be flexible in an environment of multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Must have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records.
• Must live in the Northern California, Sacramento area and be able to commute to El Dorado Hills.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Valid California teaching credential
• Multiple Subject Credential preferred
• English Learner Authorization
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Valid California Driver's License
• To serve TK students, educators must meet the requirements in the TCS Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten policy.

Work Environment:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. These physical standards are generic, and tasks may vary depending on the school site or specialized site assignment. The information contained in this physical standards description is for compliance with the Americans with Disability Act and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Continuously - Sufficient strength, stamina (including physical, mental, and emotional), physical ability, and mobility to visually observe and assist students.
• Continuously - Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally - Bend at the waist, kneel, stoop, squat, reach, and crouch.
• Seldom - Work variable hours
• Seldom - Lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing approximately 20 pounds.
• Occasionally - Ability to reach in all directions including overhead and horizontally.
• Continuously - Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment including computer keyboard/mouse and standard office equipment necessary to do job functions.
• Continuously - Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Continuously - Comply with timelines and deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Occasionally - Travel for department meetings and school training/in-service meetings.
• Continuously - See to operate equipment, read and understand written material, and ability to detect information displayed on a computer screen.
• Seldom - Restrain students when necessary.

Physical Demands Frequency Definitions Based on an 8-hour day:

• Never = 0%
• Seldom = 1 - 10% (less than 45 minutes)
• Occasionally = 11 - 33% (up to 3.0 hours)
• Frequently = 34 - 66% (up to 6 hours)
• Continuously = 67 - 100% (more than 6 hours)

Environment including Hazardous Conditions:

This position may include indoor offices/classrooms and outdoor work (including eating and common area(s), auditorium, playground(s), restroom(s), stairs if applicable, and parking lot(s)) with the following possible exposures: dust; wind; sun; insects; bloodborne pathogens and biohazardous waste; variances in weather conditions (snow, rain, sleet, etc.); noise which can range from quiet to loud; fast-paced work environment with possible stressful situations and need to multi-task; traffic congestion; playground projectiles such as baseballs, footballs, basketballs, etc.; intervening physically to stop conflicts between angry or emotionally upset students; and, dealing with students, parents, employees and the general public who may exhibit unpredictable or anti-social behavior.

Employees in this position may have a higher level of exposure to illness or infection from students. May be exposed to students who may ask inappropriately personal questions, display socially unacceptable behavior, display physically aggressive behavior, and insult your personal characteristics including appearance, age, sex, and race. There is also frequent contact with staff and the public.

Right to Revise:

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the School reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice

E = Essential

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, The Cottonwood School offers eligible Full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that can include: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Life & Disability, 403(b) and 457(b) plans, an Employee assistance program, Flexible Spending accounts for Health care and dependent care, pet insurance and more

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