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Secondary Education Specialist

2 months ago

Oakland, California, United States Lighthouse Community Public Schools Full time
Position Overview

High School Education Specialist

(Moderate/Severe or Mild/Moderate)

About Us

Lighthouse Community Public Schools is dedicated to an educational mission that transcends traditional classroom boundaries, striving to eliminate disparities by offering our students and their families outstanding educational experiences daily. Anchored in our core principles of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice, and rooted in the EL Education Model, LCPS is at the forefront of developing innovative educational environments that achieve remarkable student outcomes, placing each child at the heart of their learning journey. Our goal is to equip diverse students for higher education, careers of their choosing, and to become lifelong agents of change. Established in 2002, LCPS operates two high-performing K-12 public charter schools—Lighthouse and Lodestar—serving over 1,600 students in East Oakland. Lighthouse stands as a symbol of excellence in public education, with our graduates embodying the promise of a brighter future for Oakland.

The Role

Lighthouse Community Public Schools seeks a dedicated High School Education Specialist Moderate/Severe who is passionately committed to ensuring that historically underserved students of color fulfill our mission of completing college, securing their desired careers, and becoming lifelong changemakers within their communities. Our educators believe that this vital mission is not only achievable but essential for transforming our Oakland community.

Core Competencies

To be an effective change agent, you will embody the following core competencies:

  • Commit to being an anti-racist educator focused on educational equity, demonstrated through respectful and supportive relationships, well-structured instruction, rigorous daily assessments, and continuous opportunities for students to revise and enhance their work.
  • Facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
  • Exhibit a strong belief in and capability to create, collect, and analyze achievement data to inform student learning and outcomes for all learners.
  • Be a collaborative community builder and team player.
  • Model and encourage a growth mindset characterized by agency, persistence, and adaptability.
  • Act as a responsible and collaborative professional educator.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Vision

  • Establish and sustain a classroom environment that is supportive and focused on learning, underpinned by effective management, efficient procedures, and systems, while ensuring the full inclusion of African-American boys, students with trauma, and students with IEPs in the social and learning community.
  • Implement culturally responsive teaching practices that equip students with the skills, practice, and daily opportunities to engage with rigorous content, maintaining high expectations and an asset-based approach for every learner.
  • Design, internalize, and deliver effective, grade-level standards-based curriculum, units, and lessons that are learner-driven and adapted to meet the needs of students with IEPs, African-American, and ELL students.
  • Ensure that students are central to their learning process and actively engaged in ways that promote agency and self-direction.
  • Utilize, collect, and analyze rigorous, student-engaged assessments, both formative and summative, to identify and address students' growth areas and mastery of learning objectives.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Classroom & School Culture

  • Foster and maintain a classroom culture that is supportive and learning-focused, characterized by strong management, efficient procedures, and systems, while ensuring the full inclusion of African-American boys, students with trauma, and students with IEPs in the social and learning community.
  • Build positive relationships by nurturing and affirming teacher-student, student-student, and teacher-family partnerships, emphasizing a community of collaborative learners.

Professional Practices/Staff Culture

  • Engage in continuous growth as an educator, colleague, learner, and community member, including participating in professional development and personal growth in service of student learning and outcomes.
  • Exhibit advocacy, flexibility, autonomy, and collegiality.
  • Demonstrate self-awareness, reflect on practices with oneself and others, and act on feedback.
  • Show flexibility and take ownership of collective results.
  • Administer all policies and procedures professionally and promptly as mandated by LCPS and relevant state and federal agencies.

Are you prepared to be part of an educational movement that extends beyond individual classrooms?

If you are enthusiastic about fostering a progressive growth mindset in students and engaging in transformative teaching practices, we are looking for dedicated and dynamic educators.

Minimum Qualifications

We welcome your application if your educational background includes:

  • B.A. or B.S. required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Appropriate California Teaching Credential or a commitment to obtain one.
  • In-depth knowledge of California Common Core State Standards, student-centered, mastery-based learning, curriculum planning, and data analysis preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience teaching urban youth with transformational results preferred.
  • Familiarity with educational platforms.
  • Experience in a progressive school model.
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Supervision

This position will report to the Senior Director of Special Education and Special Programming, or their designee.

Time Commitment

This position is full-time and follows a 10-month work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families. All new instructional staff will report at the designated start of the school year.

Compensation Package

At Lighthouse Community Public Schools, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary and comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Application Process

We strongly encourage people of color and/or bilingual candidates to apply.

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter detailing your interest in this position and how your teaching philosophy, approach to student learning, and educational expertise align with the mission of Lighthouse Community Public Schools.
  • 3-5 Professional References: Name, position, phone number, and email address.

Application screening and initial phone interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site.

Lighthouse Community Public School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.