The Latin Teacher provides high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; serve students in grades 6-12; uphold the mission and values of OCCA and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief of raising good citizens through teaching and fostering moral values
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Classical Education standards
• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress
• 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 lead teachers, principal, assistant principal, and other instructional coaches
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of OCCA
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned