P.E. Teacher at PUC Schools in Sylmar, California

Job Description:

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (also known as PUC Schools) is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance and college graduation rates for underserved students in North East Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.

Job Purpose

The ideal Teacher believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their development, reflection, execution of school culture, implementation of student rigor and proven results of student success.

Essential Duties and responsibilities, listed but not limited, below:

• Fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment


• Continuously builds professional knowledge


• Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning


• Develops and maintains IATs (lesson plans)


• Establishes an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for college


• Develops lesson plans according to the California state standards


• Prepares lesson plans for substitutes


• Builds strong relationships with students and parents


• Communicates with parents/guardians on a weekly basis


• Identifies student's areas for improvement and is able to work with the student and family and internal resources to suggest options for improvement


• Provides continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and portfolios, and complete assigned paperwork in provided time frames.


• Conducts both student and teacher lead parent conferences


• Collaborates with the Inclusion Specialist to meet the needs of all students


• Attends and participates in Academic Success Team, Parent/Teacher Advisory Council, and other school-based meetings and activities


• Performs disseminated leadership duties


• Attends and implements professional development training throughout and beyond the school year


• Demonstrates support and knowledge of school's goals and mission


• Is detail oriented when tracking students' grades, attendance, etc.


• Works with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standards


• Attends and participates in school-based meetings and activities


• Special assignments as assigned throughout the year


• Regular attendance, dependability and punctuality in conformance with the standards is essential to the successful performance of this position


• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments

Experience, Education & Skills Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university


• Master’s degree in subject matter field or Education is strongly preferred


• Possess a current California teaching credential in the appropriate field/subject or be enrolled in a credentialing/internship program at a college/university is highly preferred


• Must have completed California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)


• Solid knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments


• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data


• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)


• Must be computer literate (MS Office)


• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary scale is based on experience and education ($45,760-$95,663)


• Teachers participate in CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System)


• If Eligible:
  
  
  
  • Full benefits and additional voluntary benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
  
  
  • Paid Time Off or Sick Accrual
  
  
  • Retirement Plan Options
  
  
  • Ongoing Professional Development
  
  

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