English Teacher at University Preparatory Academy
About the Employer
The mission of University Preparatory Academy is to prepare students to enroll and excel in the best colleges and universities in the nation. UPA serves a diverse population of 7th through 12th-grade students, most of whom reside in Santa Clara County. UPA’s campus is easily accessible, located off Highway 87 at Curtner Avenue. The campus is located across the street from a light rail station and local bus station. This strategic location enables UPA to draw students from school districts throughout Santa Clara County. UPA is a college preparatory alternative for those students who are not performing to their potential and get lost in traditional large middle and high school settings. UPA provides a strong, supportive, small school environment for students to excel academically. Students demonstrating the desire and drive to make college a reality will find a home at UPA. The curriculum and pacing, along with the expected learning outcomes, are designed to challenge students. In conjunction with high expectations, UPA offers supportive learning environments in every classroom as well as a full complement of support classes for Math Support, English Support, and Intensive English Language Learner support. Students attending UPA will find both the challenge and support necessary to keep college and university within reach.
Job Summary
Job Summary
University Preparatory Academy Job Description Job Title: Teacher Subject: English Description of basic functions and responsibilities: Develops and presents lessons to students; evaluates students’ progress; maintains proper classroom control and learning environment; assists in curriculum development; supports co-curricular activities. Major duties and responsibilities: Develops and presents lessons that demonstrate planning and preparation and are consistent with UPA’s course of study. Develops and presents lessons whose performance objectives are understood by the students and are supportive of UPA’s goals. Evaluates student progress based primarily on achievement of performance objectives Uses a variety of instructional techniques and materials which are appropriate to the course and to the students Maintains proper control and preserves a suitable learning environment. Demonstrates and promotes punctuality. Maintains current records of student attendance and progress that can be easily understood and readily interpreted by others. Participates with fellow staff members in the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction and other appropriate departmental activities. Keeps up to date in subject areas and continually works for the improvement of instructional techniques. Makes periodic evaluation of the subject(s) taught. Adheres to approved UPA course of study, policies and procedures Attends and participates in departmental and school meetings. Supervises the proper use of equipment and facilities. Other duties and responsibilities Treats students with courtesy and respect Demonstrates an awareness of students’ social, psychological, emotional, and academic needs Acknowledges professional responsibility to support co-curricular activities. Shares ideas, techniques and materials as appropriate with other staff members Demonstrates willingness to offer and receive suggestions. Cooperates in the use and care o
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UPA has a high-specified set of qualities it will require of its teaching faculty. UPA will adhere to all “highly qualified” requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) with respect to teachers. As such, teachers in all of our core subjects – English/language arts, mathematics, science, social science, and foreign language – will meet NCLB’s highly qualified standards. Teachers will also meet the following credentialing requirements for employment as stipulated by California Education Code section 47605(l), “Teachers in charter schools shall be required to hold a Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, or permit, or other document equivalent to that which a teacher in other public schools would be required to hold…It is the intent of the legislature that charter schools be given flexibility with regard to non core, non college preparatory courses.” Teachers of core, college preparatory subjects (i.e. English language arts, math, science, history/social science, and foreign language) and special education will be required to hold a Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, permit, or other document equivalent to that which a teacher in a non-charter public school would be required to hold. In order to ensure implementation of the school’s mission and educational philosophy, hiring preference will be given to teachers who have experience designing and implementing curriculum aligned to the state content standards and our educational program. Applicants to teach in our program will be evaluated based on the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area and the ability to communicate the appropriate knowledge to each student.
• Possession of a CLAD credential.
• Knowledge and experience with standards-based instruction: ability to align curriculum and standards and willingness to adopt grading practices that can be used in standards-based grading.
• Knowledge of assessment strategies and the desire to use data to drive teaching, and to modify curriculum and instruction in order to ensure continuous improvement of student achievement.
• Ability to effectively use a broad range of instructional strategies, including providing a guaranteed curriculum, challenging goals and effective feedback, differentiated instruction, and backward mapping, among others.
• Demonstrated competence using advanced technology as a learning tool: willing and able to integrate technology into teaching, student learning, parent communication, and professional growth.
• Outstanding classroom management skills.
• Belief in our mission that all students will learn and successfully master the content and skills necessary for advanced post-secondary education.
• Willingness to work as a vital part of the UPA team in developing and improving curricula and instruction, prepare and promote Advance Placement classes and school programs in order to seek continuous improvement for students, staff and the UPA Community as a whole.
• Willingness and ability to work with students and parents on an ongoing basis to monitor student achievement.
• Love for students, enthusiasm for teaching, the belief that each student can and will succeed and the willingness to do what it takes to make it happen.
• Desire and ability to engage in continuing education, staff development and skill upgrading.
• Ability to be effective in the Teacher/Advisory Program.
• Positive references from most recent employment and/or college or graduate school.
Requirements / Qualifications
Credential Copy (Single Subject Teaching Credentials) Letter of Introduction Letters of Reference EdJoin Application Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Credential Copy (Single Subject Teaching Credentials) Letter of Introduction Letters of Reference EdJoin Application Resume
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/13/2021
Contact
David Porter
408-723-1839
408-723-1839
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Negotiable - Starting Salary for New Teachers is $61,500
Length of Work Year
August - June
Employment Type
Full Time