The Position:
Responsibilities:
To Students:
- Create and maintain a joyful, safe, structured, and engaging school and classroom environment of high expectations that grows as a community of individuals working together to learn
- Effectively execute assigned curriculum and support to reach every student, regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency
- Achieve measurable academic goals for student growth and mastery
- Engage in the process of internalizing assigned curriculum, tied to specific grade level and content standards, in teacher teams and individually to prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets that are aligned to rigorous college-ready standards (e.g., Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, etc.)
- Welcome and incorporate feedback from the coaching, guidance, and feedback provided by school leaders, coaches, and instructional directors
- Build and maintain trusting relationships with students and their families
- Implement, monitor, and sustain school-wide systems and expectations
- Model and teach our school values
- Plan and implement intervention strategies for differentiated learning needs
- Maintain and enrich subject matter expertise, seeking to become a better teacher every day
- Communicate regularly and proactively with parents regarding student performance (positive and negative)
To Other Staff:
- Collaborate closely with fellow teachers and other staff members to create and maintain a team-oriented professional culture
- Collaborate closely with special education teachers to effectively differentiate instruction and curriculum materials for students with special education needs
- Communicate proactively with fellow teachers and other staff to effectively correct any school issues
- Ensure timely and high-quality submission of school requirements such as intellectual preparation/lesson plans, unit plans, and re-teaching plans
- Actively participate in all professional development
- Assist other staff when available to help
- Respect the work of fellow teachers and other staff, understanding that everyone is united by the mission of ICEF and committed to our students
Qualifications:
Required:
- Commitment to the ICEF mission and vision
- Valid California teaching credential in the assigned subject area(s) and a valid English Learner Authorization (e.g. CLAD)
- Applicants who will hold any of the following credentials by August 1st are welcome to apply:
- California Multiple Subject Credential (Clear or Preliminary)
- If you hold a Multiple Subject Credential, you must have a ELA Authorization
- California University Internship Credential Eligible (Intern eligibility letter required)
- Proof of California Credential in Progress (University email can satisfy this requirement)
- Non-California Credential Transferring to California; please provide proof of transferring credential in progress (i.e. from other U.S. states)
- Candidates who don't hold a single subject credential or have a pathway to obtaining a California teaching credential will not be eligible for a teaching position.
- Interested in becoming a teacher? Through our Alder Residency Program, you can earn a teaching credential in just one year! Learn more about the program here.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree
- TB clearance
- Background check clearance
Preferred:
- Bilingual in Spanish
- At least one year of prior teaching experience
Salary and Benefits:
Compensation: $68,000 - $125,000
Benefits: As a full time employee of ICEF Public Schools, employees are entitled to Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and Vision plans, and 403b retirement programs as offered by ICEF Public Schools. Eligible employees will also be entitled to sick leave and vacation time in accordance with ICEF Public School policies.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
