Details
Posted: 20-Apr-22
Location: Berkeley, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: 50,000 - 80,000
Categories:
Math
Salary Details:
100% medical, dental and vision
403B contribution
Tuition assistance
Job Title
High School Algebra I/Physics Teacher
Bayhill High School is a small independent school in Berkeley, CA serving students in grades 9-12 with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD. Our students have averge to above average intelligence and learn best with “out of the box” instruction and relational teachers. With creative instruction, assistive technology, and supportive teachers our students succeed in high school, college and beyond. Bayhill is WASC accredited with A-G course work and is both a private school and a CDE certified non-public school.
We are looking for an Algebra I and Physics teacher to teach Common Core, A-G curriculum in creative and flexible ways. The teacher will have a Single Subject teaching credential and/or a special education credential (Ed. specialist credential preferred). Teacher interns will also be considered.
Employee Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare high quality lesson plans and activities in line with the California Common Core Standards and State grade level curricular requirements, and according to the needs of students.
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective instructional techniques by using a wide variety of materials & mediums of delivery avoiding overuse of any one medium.
- Demonstrate knowledge of each student’s learning profile by reviewing assessment data to obtain each student’s history, issues, and disabilities.
- Responsible to assist in developing, implementing, and reporting on individualized education goals appropriate to subject matter taught and assigned by IEP case manager by attending treatment planning meetings, providing current, specific data; by developing and employing strategies & interventions; by monitoring & evaluating student progress; by sharing information.
- Manage the classroom to maintain a safe, secure, and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear expectations, and consistency.
- Maintain a firm, fair, and consistent approach to the instruction of students and promote student involvement by reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Ensure the rights of students are observed and protected through the use of appropriate respectful communication with fairness and equity.
- Project a positive role model image for students and colleagues by participating as a team member, cooperating with staff, demonstrating compromise and appropriate expression of opinions; by attending staff meetings as required; by actively participating in all other school related activities/functions, to include clubs, extracurricular activities, and school events (school picnic, Back to School Night, Open House, etc.)
- Utilize chain-of-command in all aspects of program and follows Staff Procedures and Expectations Manual.
- Maintain appropriate relationships with the students by treating students in a respectful manner at all times, by eliciting students interest cooperation, and by maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Maintain confidentiality of all student records per program guidelines.
- Responsible to communicate and cooperate with families, relevant external personnel, and staff members, ensuring all communication of information - written or verbal - is clear, concise, legible, accurate, and courteous.
- Participate in Parent Teacher Conferences.
- Provide timely, accurate, and professional documentation by recording grades/points, progress notes, progress reports, benchmarks, and report cards. Maintain Jupiter Grades on a weekly basis.
- Assure the classroom physical environment is conducive to learning by maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom work areas, including but not limited to desk, shelves, and storage areas.
- Participate in WASC accreditation process in conjunction with other faculty and as assigned by the Executive Director.
- Complete specialized trainings necessary for NPS compliance or the general safety and security of students and Bayhill High School.
- Follow the expectations outlined in the Employee Handbook and the Staff Procedures & Expectations Manual.
Bayhill offers a highly competitive salary.
100% medical, dental and vision insurance for employees, with additional contribution for dependents.
403b retirement contribution.
Tuition Assistance
Teaching or tutoring experience
Credentialed teacher preferred
Experience with students with learning differences
Teacher interns okay.