Organization: Language Academy of Sacramento
Job Title: Fall 2008 Elementary School Teaching Positions
Location: Sacramento

Posted: 3/28/08

School Year: 2008-2009
Number of positions available: 2
Posted Date: March 28-April 15, 2008

Job Description:

The Language Academy of Sacramento (LAS) is a Dual Language Immersion K-8 Charter school in its fourth year of operation. The LAS seeks fluently bilingual, Spanish and English teacher candidates who are dedicated and committed to developing and providing a rigorous curriculum. All employees are expected to support the mission of the school and must actively participate in a professional and team learning community.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

1. Teaching - required knowledge, skills, competencies and abilities

• Plan instruction appropriate to subject(s), grade level(s), abilities and cultural background of his/her students.
• Create and organize classroom rules, procedures and routines.
• Manage student behavior to ensure student learning.
• Establish a culture of high expectations, diversity, cultural sensitivity and understanding.
• Establish clear content and language objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
• Provide instruction to special needs students and work in conjunction with the Resource Specialist Teacher to ensure that IEP student goals are being met.
• Maintain an ongoing communication with students and parents about the students’ level of instruction, academic progress and/or deficiencies.
• Provide differentiated instruction as needed.
• Develop and evaluate independent study as needed/requested by parents.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress regularly in relation to learning objectives.
• Track information, and maintain accurate student records.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative student data; use this data to drive instruction and to differentiate instruction.
• Administer standardized assessment, school-selected assessments in accordance with the School.
• Plan, implement, monitor and assess a classroom instructional program consistent with the California State Standards and the Mission of the school.

2. Professional

• Actively participate and contribute to the School’s professional development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the School’s Mission, standards, policies, procedures, philosophy, and code of ethical behavior.
• Collaborate with and motivate parent involvement.
• Implement Best Practices
• Provide students and parents with regular and timely information on classroom activities, school events, parent conferences, progress reports, report cards etc.
• Attend evening and weekend school programs and parent meetings as needed.
• Perform yard duty and/or cafeteria supervision.
• Represent the School and program to district, county, state and/or federal community groups. Interact with outside agencies as necessary.
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
• Mentor and/or plan with grade level partner teacher and/or mentor BTSA teacher.
• Complete all assignments in a timely fashion.
• Work collaboratively with all LAS teachers and staff.
• Reflect, improve and collaborate with colleagues, parents and community.
• Actively participates and contributes to the weekly grade-level meetings and professional development.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside services to support you and your students’ needs.
• Utilize community resources in support of academic program.
• Commitment to work in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Excited about teaching in a socio economically and ethnically diverse inner city environment.
• Tolerate and manage high levels of stress in a productive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and be responsive to student, parents, colleagues, community members, administrators and Board members.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on information acquired.
• Willing to actively participate in charter related tasks, projects and/or event.
• Commitment to teaching and practicing social justice, efficacy and equity in our classrooms.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Credential: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential including all course credential requirements.
• BCLAD or equivalent
• NCLB compliant
• Knowledge of Dual Language Immersion Education and language acquisition
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards.
• Excellent speaking, reading, writing and math skills in English and Spanish
• First aid and CPR certified by first day of employment.
• Valid TB Clearance by first day of employment.
• Computer skills proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and others as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• California Charter school experience or familiarity with California charter schools regulations.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience.
• Leadership skills with the ability to facilitate parent meetings, and enhance cooperative working relationships.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills in both Spanish and English
• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development.

Salary Range:

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Medical, vision and dental benefits
• STRS

Job type:

• Full-time position, one year At-Will Agreement, renewable upon performance evaluation

To Apply:
Email your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation attention to Martha Quadros, at mquadros@lasac.info or fax at 916-277-7141.