Description:  The Elementary/Secondary Teacher position works with K-8 students in general instruction.   Teacher must possess the ability to be flexible with materials and equipment available.  Position is placed on the SJCA Teacher Salary Schedule.

Optional:   Additional Stipend for Class Size if applicable.

Directly Responsible to:

Executive Director or Designee

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the mission, vision, and core values of San Jose Charter Academy.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Stress and practice basic safety procedures
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles including direct instruction, practice, self-check, guided discovery, cooperative-learning using heterogeneous teams, peer coaching, and self-teaching
• Maintain clear expectations for student behavior and achievement
• Promote a school climate of respect for oneself, for others, for physical fitness, and for achieving one’s personal best
• Provide all students opportunities to be successful, including students with disabilities
• Serve as a role model for personal fitness and healthy lifestyle

• Understand and implement school policy and procedures.
• Instruction complements grade level standards and curriculum.
• Record daily student attendance in student information system in a timely manner
• Develop lesson plans that include differentiated instruction to accommodate the needs of all students.
• Plan/schedule lesson plans

• 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 Principal, Lead teacher, Grade Level Coordinator, Specialists, and Curriculum Coordinator.
• Maintain grade book on student information system in a timely manner and write individual, detailed reports in which you document successes, progress and next steps.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Assess students regularly using benchmarks, and other assessment resources.  Analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Create and manage an intentional and responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential
• Solicit constructive feedback from lead teachers, curriculum coordinators, and others who are observing instruction
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of subject matter, including state standards/frameworks
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Knowledge of Software and Technology Equipment
• Knowledge of assessments

Ability to:

• Ability and willingness to implement school vision/mission/goals
• 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

Experience and Education:

Position requires a Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject Credential for K-5 Teacher, and Single Subject Credential for 6-8^th grade Teacher.  Credential authorizing instruction in the elementary or secondary levels.  Must have English Language Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD) and be No Child Left Behind Compliant, including any mandated requirements set by the California Dept. of Education Regulations.  Must be able to clear all background checks required and possess a CPR/First Aide Certificate.

Working Conditions:

Subject to standing, sitting, bending at the knees, lifting and reaching.  Subject to exposure to sun and communicable or infectious diseases; subject to verbal abuse from belligerent students, adults, or unauthorized visitors; exposure to sun and blood borne pathogens; subject to noise and distractions.