ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers, and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
JOB SUMMARY
Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development.
The English Language Development Support Teacher provides ELD instruction to students at varied levels of English proficiency, ensuring meaningful access to grade-level academic content. The ELD teacher supports the need for intensive English Language support for all of our multilingual learners. The ELD teacher reports to the Principal and will facilitate push-in and pull-out lessons using research-based ELD standards-aligned curriculum.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide ELD instruction to students at varied levels of English proficiency
Assist in providing meaningful access to grade-level academic content
Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement ELD strategies and materials
Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
Maintain accurate records and reports of student progress
Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches
Additional:
Demonstrate knowledge of and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, and value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Comfortable with the utilization of technology in a remote environment.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Educational and Credentials:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
Valid California Teaching Credential with full English Learner authorization ELA1, CLAD Certificate, or BCLAD Certificate, required
Reading Specialist Authorization Preferred
Experience required:
1+ years working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
Physical requirements:
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Work authorization requirements:
Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment.
Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals.
Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment.
May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines.
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:
Aspire Public Schools Teacher Salary Scale
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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