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Compass High School is seeking an English Teacher to join our faculty for the 2023-2024 school year. Compass is a nonprofit private school specializing in the education of students with learning differences. Our school is truly a unique and rewarding place for teachers to work with complex students. The mission of Compass High School is to provide a supportive, individualized program to help students develop their full academic potential. We focus on learning strategies, social competence, and self-advocacy to give students the knowledge and self-confidence they need to succeed. Compass is a small school with a high level of cohesion and collaboration among its faculty. This position will start immediately.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be able to teach high school English at all four grade levels (9-12) (e.g. Language Arts and Writing, American Literature, World Literature, etc.) and to differentiate instruction for a range of learners. We are looking for a teacher who is creative and flexible, who uses multi-sensory teaching techniques, and who designs structured lessons. Experience teaching students with learning differences is desired. Full-time or part-time position available.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach 9th - 12th grade English.
• Teach English Honors.
• Differentiate instruction as needed.
• Develop, implement, assess and revise lesson plans.
• Provide a wide range of teaching strategies as an element of implementing individualized instruction.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, as required.
• Work closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning

Qualifications:

• Finds resonance with Compass High School’s mission and philosophy.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• California Special Education Teaching Credential or progress towards one is preferred, as well as subject matter competency in English.
• Experience working with students with learning differences and complex profiles.
• Comfortable collaborating with fellow teachers and administrators.
• Excellent communication skills: clear, articulate, professional in speaking and writing.
• Is an enthusiastic self-starter with a can-do attitude.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to adminteam@compasshigh.org and put “English Teacher” in the subject of your email. Salary will be heavily based on experience.

For more information, visit www.compasshigh.org

About Compass High School

Compass High School provides a multifaceted educational program for students with learning differences. Our supportive, individualized approach not only includes a college preparatory program, but also offers students and their families integrated services and support. We help students develop their full academic potential, critical learning strategies, social competence and self-advocacy so Compass High School graduates will have the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.

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