ACA is seeking a certified teacher with music degree/endorsement to provide classroom instruction for grades K-12. The teaching assignment is for music classes including Guitar and Ukulele. This is a part-time position at 10 hours per week.

 

Please read through the entire job posting. If you are interested, please complete the online application and submit a resume and letter of interest along with two letters of recommendation.

 

Our charter school serves a diverse population in a setting that strongly encourages family involvement. Our staff members are outgoing, creative, and organized; we enjoy supporting our students and families.

 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hold an appropriate license from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
• Demonstrate command of the oral and written English language
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel
• Demonstrate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic research and communication
• Demonstrate proficiency in the organization and maintenance of educational records and associated paperwork
• Demonstrate effective time management, including the ability to meet deadlines when assigned
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be prepared and present in the classroom prior to student arrival
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Develop a course of study, lesson plans and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures and aligned with state standards
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Attend student intervention meetings and IEP meetings when necessary
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities taking into consideration different learning styles
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work
• Conduct yearly LPAR (Local Performance Assessment Requirement) if teaching a core high school class in science, math, ELA and social science.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
• Observe and evaluate student academic progress
• Assign and grade class work, homework, and assessments
• Maintain accurate, timely and complete records of students' progress by updating grades in Synergy at least every two weeks
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Manage the classroom textbook inventory in OPS
• Maintain an emergency substitute folder with a lesson plan in case of an unexpected absence
• Enter and maintain accurate attendance at the beginning of every class
• In the case that the school is closed due to inclement weather, teachers will send their students a learning activity electronically

 

MAINTAIN AN ONGOING PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development
• Complete the requirements for professional evaluation as outlined in the evaluation handbook
• Complete all annual safety trainings before meeting with students
• May choose to participate in a monthly school improvement committee
• Participate in a monthly Professional Learning Community (Department or Independent)

 

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ACA’s goals.