Aspire Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that currently operates 34 high-performing, open-enrollment public charter schools serving 12,000 students in underserved communities across
California. Aspire is one of the highest-performing public school systems in California, delivering a rigorous “College for Certain” education to students in grades K-12. An unrelenting focus on college
preparedness led to 100 percent of graduating Aspire seniors being accepted to four year colleges or universities in 2010 and 2011. Aspire offers a high-quality education in six cities throughout California: Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto and East Palo Alto.

The Substitute Teacher provides a high quality, personalized education program for students using the Aspire approach, in classrooms when the regular classroom teacher is not available. Upholds the mission and values established by Aspire Public Schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follows classroom systems/procedures established by regular classroom teacher, and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
2. Reinforces a culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students
3. Implements lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards, Aspire Instructional Guidelines, and teacher plans for substitutes
4. Assesses students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and teacher plans for substitutes and refines classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student
5. Collaborates with Aspire team members to improve own and others’ instructional practices; shares best practices
6. Actively participates in professional development activities as requested by principals and RVP, including: training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, instructional coaches
7. Provides regular classroom teachers with timely information on classroom activities and student progress
8. Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
9. Collaborates with regular classroom teachers, other team members and outside service providers to address learning challenges in accordance with individual student plans
10. Schedule own coverage of regular classroom teachers’ classrooms, according to priorities set by RVP; track work schedule
11. Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
12. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
• Knowledge of assessments
• Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
• Willingness to drive to Aspire schools within a 45 minute driving radius

2) Minimum educational level:

• Bachelors degree
• Valid California Teaching Credential or Permit required

3) Experience required:

• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

How To Apply :
To learn more about our schools and this specific opening, please go to Aspire Public Schools, where you can submit an online application.


Thank you!

• Location: Los Angeles
• Compensation: Competitive
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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