California Department of Education
2024-2025 Humanities Teacher Middle/HighPosted
1 week 6 days ago
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Job Description
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Duties:
Candidate must possess exceptional skills and knowledge and experience in high school English and humanities with expertise in the teaching of English language and writing, and Western and world literature. In addition, the candidate will have interest and experience in a variety of modes of teaching and be highly skilled at differentiated instruction. Must be knowledgeabl in Social/Science and English content standards for California public schools.
Be responsible for creating an effective learning environment that develops in each student the knowledge and skills needed to be prepared for Humanities in college, career, and life.
Be a positive role model and instructor with the ability to evolve the Humanities program. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials that stimulates inquiry, self-expression, and individual growth.
Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students and accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and lessons are being worked on simultaneously.
Prepares progress reports, report cards and evaluates academic and social growth of students. Establishes and maintains standards and expectations of student behavior for a productive learning environment. Promotes a learning environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control.
Communicates with parents and staff on progress, growth, areas of improvement. Identifies pupil needs and consults with other professional staff.
Practices professional competence by attending staff development programs, subject team meetings and other professional learning opportunities.
The Independent Study teacher AKA Educational Partner (EP) responsibility requires face-to-face contact with students and parents at least once every 30 school attendance days up to one hour per student each time. Meetings are held at the TLC Resource Center.
The Educational Partner position requires overseeing a roster of students at various grade levels, collecting work samples across all subjects, and completing student portfolios every six weeks, meeting with parent and student every six weeks to discuss progress, completing semester report cards, and other duties as assigned
EPs will be expected to be effective in the following skills:
Varied assignments to meet learning styles
Risk-free environment - provide positive feedback and allow choice
Encourage the use of higher order thinking skills and learning concepts as well as basic facts
Utilize hands-on approaches
Provide for in-depth understanding
Accessible for all learners
Utilize various modes of communication
Students have ownership of their learning within the curriculum
Projects promote meaningful learning, connecting new learning to students' past experiences
The learning process is valued as well as the learning project
Learning is multidisciplinary in nature
Teacher is a facilitator of learning
Student self-assessment of learning is expected and encouraged
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Completing required paperwork and documentation ie: Master Agreement, Attendance Sheets, Learning Records, Report Cards, and Portfolios
Advising and counseling both parents and students about educational opportunities
Communicating school information to the parents/students
Evaluating student progress
Keeping current with school policy and procedure
Using computer technology
Attending staff meetings
Travel to other TLC resource centers
Attendance at School Field Trips/Field Days/Assemblies
Proctoring state mandated tests and administering any other required tests
Knowledge of:
Multi Tier Systems of Support
Social Emotional Learning supports
Understanding of appropriate behavior management techniques
Fluency in English and academic level vocabulary and syntax expertise
Methods for effective cooperation with all stake holders, including interpersonal skills using honesty, patience, respect and courtesy
Basic First Aid
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and school staff
Communicate constructively and positively
Be dependable and punctual
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, friendly, and receptive attitude toward students
Remain calm under stressful conditions
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Demonstrate proficiency in English, both orally and in writing; print and write legibly
Deal with problems using good judgment
Required documents to upload:
A letter of introduction
Resume
Three current (3-6 months) letters of reference
Fingerprint and TB clearances will be required before employment, as well as a physical exam
Copy of California teaching credential
Copy of transcripts
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