ART Teacher SY 25-26 - Aspire Public Schools : Job Details

DescriptionWe are now accepting applications for the 25-26 SY.Keep a look out for email communication from an Aspire representative and thank you for considering Aspire!1. Non-Credentialed- transcripts, passing test scores, intern eligibility letters.2. Credentialing Program- transcripts, passing test scores, appeasement letter.3. Intern Credential- transcripts, passing test scores, intern program documentation.4. Preliminary Credential- upload copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.5. Clear Credential- upload a copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.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 The Art Teacher provides a high quality, personalized education program in general children's art. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students' education
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs
• 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

Additional:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various 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 instructional practices
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community

Minimum educational level:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Single subject: Art authorization required; Including English learner authorization required.

Experience required:

• At least one school year of successful service in a certificated position

Physical requirements:

• Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height
• Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping)
• Demonstrate normal depth perception
• Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides

Work authorization requirements:

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance (must be renewed every four years)

Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is $70,013- $126,915 for the 25-26 school year.