Middle School English Language Development Teacher 25-26 SY

Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is a mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day-to-day work is embodied by a set of core values: Students First, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Results Oriented Mindset (Accountability), Commitment to Distinction (Be the Change). We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.

POSITION SUMMARY

We recognize that the number one factor impacting student achievement is quality, presence, and effectiveness of teachers within the classroom. We find it crucial to recruit, develop, support and retain great educators as the key to the success of our students and the network as a whole. By providing our teachers with individualized professional development and training, ongoing support as they develop their teaching skills, and by creating career advancement opportunities, we aim to foster professional growth and a commitment to education. 

AMPS seeks dynamic educators to teach our students. The primary responsibilities of an AMPS teacher is to ensure that students achieve and/or exceed grade level academic standards, and to provide ALL students with a strong college-­-preparatory education. Other responsibilities include delivering a high-­-quality, rigorous, and effective lessons; planning, implementing, and reflecting upon all aspects of instruction in the assigned areas in order to realize the mission; and setting , and upholding in all students, positive character and scholar habits centered around the core values. Teachers report to and are evaluated by their school's leader.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

? Teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in high school, college, and life;

? Plan, prepare, and implement lesson plans that utilize a variety of instructional strategies and differentiate teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students (AMPS Instructional Domains);

? Model and teach the values of AMPS Schools  and uphold the Honor Hard Work mantra

? Implement classroom management techniques to create a nurturing, safe, and structured learning classroom environment

? Maintain high expectations for students' academic achievement and conduct

? Value and draw upon students' experiences and backgrounds

PLANNING AND DATA

? Administer, review and participate with a student assessment cycles to measure students' growth over time and towards goals and student mastery of the content standards

? Analyze informal and formal student assessment results and use this information to drive and inform instruction

? Use data from interim assessments, quizzes and informal assessments to inform and guide instruction;

? Understand and align to standards to create rigorous and objectives-based lessons; 

? Develop and implement specific strategies to ensure that each student achieves gains;

? Participate actively in all professional development sessions and reflect on teaching craft to make improvements

? Build positive and trusting relationships with students, families, and community members

? Communicate and collaborate professionally with teammates;

? Arrive at school no later than one half hour before school starts and leave one half hour after school concludes on weekdays;

? Adhere to school policies, procedures, and deadlines;

? Strive to exceed standards on California Standards of Teaching Profession;

? Weekly Lesson and Sub Plans

? Perform other duties as assigned.

CLASSROOM CULTURE

? Be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment for all students;

? Act in alignment with the AMPS Core Values as well as individual site norms to promote respect and professionalism among students and colleagues;

? Be proactive in addressing issues of student safety and well-being (e.g., bullying, etc.).

? Implement effective classroom management;

? Create a positive, engaging, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where students are excited about and invested in their academics; 

? Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school's overall vision;

? Discuss, teach, and reinforce character skills.

? Use engagement strategies to facilitate instruction and ensure that students are absorbing the material;

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

? Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

? An Internship, preliminary, or clear California single subject matter, and/or Multi subject  teaching credential

? Demonstrate strong content knowledge;

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

? Strong classroom management and presence

? Demonstrated mastery of subject matter 

? Unyielding commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development 

? Following the AMPS Instructional Domains when planning, executing and assessing instructional outcomes;

PREFERRED SKILLS ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

? Possession of either a Bilingual, Cross-­-cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; a Cross-­-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; a Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC); or a Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate is highly desirable

? Two years of teaching experience with a record of high student achievement (preferred but not absolutely necessary)

? Relentlessness - doing what it takes to ensure success 

? Team player for the school yet competitive for the class

? Highly organized 

? Strong work ethic and go getter attitude. 

? Spanish Speaker is a Plus

PHYSICAL SKILLS 

? Prolonged periods of standing on feet while lecturing;

? Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.

? Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to twenty pounds rarely.

? Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities. 

To Apply

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AMPS  is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally under-­-represented backgrounds. AMPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.