Math Teacher MCCS (High School)
Company: MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee)
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: June 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or will be fully
vaccinated at the time of hire
Salary Range $45,759.60 -61,815.05
OUR STORY
Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families
and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our
communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing
services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in
five core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health &
Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through
a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the
largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community.
Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at /
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The MAAC Community Charter School (MCCS) is an alternative,
full-day public high school eight miles from the Mexican border in
Chula Vista, California. Its charter is held by the Sweetwater
Union High School District. MCCS has a dedicated faculty and staff
that serve high risk at-risk youth from Grade 9 through age 20,
with an onsite YouthBuild program for 18-24 year olds. Many of the
students have dropped out previously or have not been successful in
their prior educational settings for a variety of reasons and/or
they prefer a small school environment with a student-centered
curriculum. Majority of the students speak and/or understand
Spanish. At MAAC Community Charter School, our mission is to
prepare our students for college, career and community service. We
use the arts and project-based learning to engage our
non-traditional learners (Critical Pedagogy). MCCS serves
approximately 300 students and graduates 100-125 per year. For more
information, visit /main/impact/mccs/.
DEFINITION
Under supervision, the Secondary Classroom Teacher utilizes
appropriate instructional skills and differentiated strategies and
provides students with appropriate learning activities and
experiences designed to fulfill their potential enables students to
develop competencies and skills to function successfully in
society; performs related duties as assigned.
Secondary Classroom Teacher is responsible for providing
instruction allowed by their Credential, including but not limited
to one or more of the following areas of study: Physical Science
and Life Sciences, Mathematics, Social Science, (Geography,
History, U.S. Government, Economics) English (writing and
literature), ESL, Fine Arts, Language, Electives, Health and
Physical Education Special Education and/or Independent Studies.
The incumbent participates in developing course curriculum, lesson
plans, provides instruction to students, maintains a safe and
orderly school environment, assesses and evaluates student
accomplishments, maintains required student records and files and
communicates with faculty, students and parents regarding student
progress.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the
various types of work that may be performed. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to
this class.
+ Maintains accurate student files aligned with state audit
guidelines.
+ Plans instructional objectives for assigned grade level and/or
subject area consistent with courses of study and curriculum guides
which meet MAACs educational goals and objectives.
+ Develops and prepares lesson plans and appropriate instructional
activities that reflect accommodation for individual student
differences.
+ Provides instruction in assigned area in accordance with MAAC
guidelines, adopted course outlines and instructional performance
objectives for a specific area of study.
+ Ensures that students meet goals and objectives of the assigned
course of study according to the students level of abilities and
interests.
+ Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional
media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the students or
student groups involved.
+ Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive
to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of
students; this includes, but is not limited to:
+ Utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and
techniques.
+ Establishing and maintaining standards of pupil behavior needed
to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment;
+ Maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
+ Supervising hallways, student restrooms and immediate grounds as
assigned.
+ Assists in the development of citizenship, self image,
responsibility and ethical values, basic communication skills and
other general elements of the course of study common to all
teachers.
+ Provides appropriate individual and small group instruction to
adapt curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual
abilities, attitudes and cultural backgrounds.
+ Provides progress reports as required; assesses student
achievement through formal and informal testing; prepares grade
reports; confers with colleagues, students and parents regarding
student progress as needed; makes referrals to administrators or
school counselor as needed.
+ Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by
law, MAAC policy and administrative procedures; performs basic
attendance accounting and other necessary reporting
functions...
+ Participates in curriculum development and materials evaluation;
assists and participates in the selection of books, instructional
materials and supplies and maintains required inventory
records.
+ Establishes and maintains open lines of communication and
positive and appropriate relationships with students and
parents.
+ Maintains cooperative, professional attitudes with students,
parents, peers, supervisors and administration and presents a
positive role model for students that supports MAAC mission and
objectives.
+ Conducts conferences and communicates with students, parents, and
support personnel concerning individual students needs.
+ Be available to students and parents for educational-related
purposes outside school hours when required or requested to do so
under reasonable terms; participate in supervising student events
and activities as assigned such as graduation, prom, open house,
etc.
+ Attends staff meetings and in-service activities as required;
serves on staff committees as required.
+ Maintains professional competence through participation in
in-service education provided by MAAC and/or administrative
approved self-selected professional growth activities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
+ ELL education methods.
+ Content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment for
assigned instructional area (English literature, writing and ESL,
Project-based Learning, Critical Pedagogy).
+ Student academic growth and development applicable to the grade
assigned.
+ Procedures and practices of classroom safety.
+ Principles and practices of sound business communication; correct
English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
+ Administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping
and filing practices and procedures.
+ Basic research techniques, methods and procedures.
+ Applicable state regulations.
Ability to:
+ Plan and implement lessons based on state, district and MCCS
course of study and the needs and abilities of students.
+ Apply current research and theory to established courses of
instruction.
+ Plan, develop, implement, monitor, supervise and oversee the
daily activities and operations of a classroom.
+ Develop and implement appropriate curriculum, standards-based
lesson plans and instructional strategies to meet the needs of
linguistically and culturally diverse high school-aged
students.
+ Create and maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
+ Instruct and encourage learning in high school-aged children.
+ Organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas
of responsibility.
+ Organize and maintain confidential student records and files.
+ Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
+ Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
+ Use tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with
sensitive and difficult individuals and situations.
+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
administration, faculty, staff, student, parents and others
encountered in the course of work.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Provides instruction according to his/her assignment in
accordance with the course outlines, using appropriate course notes
and suggestions which incorporate performance objectives for
his/her specific area of study.
+ Provides, within his/her control learning experiences and a
classroom environment necessary to ensure that students meet MCCS
established goals and objectives and the more limited goals and
objectives of the assigned course of study according to the
students level of abilities and interests.
+ Maintains professional appearance
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION
+ Bachelors degree in Math, Education, ESL.
+ Completion of a single subject teacher preparation program
including successful student teaching.
+ Single subject teaching credential
+ English Learner authorization ELAS or ELA1 minimum; BA (Bilingual
Authorization) Preferred
+ .Teaching experience in a high school or middle school; 3 years
or more preferred.
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS
Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a
better understanding of the other persons views and underlying
assumptions
Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates
in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and
professional development
Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings
prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on
what was agreed upon; meets deadlines
Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects
the proprietary information of MAAC systems
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to
implementing changes
Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner.
Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person.
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to
implementing changes
HEALTH STATUS
Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by
a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records
for influenza, pertussis and measles as required by state and
federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly
required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by
telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or
controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly
required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance
and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception,
color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is
regularly required to use written and oral communication skills;
read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe
and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and
apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and
interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers,
parents, family members, children and others encountered in the
course of work.
BACKGROUND CLEARANCE
All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV
check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and
periodically throughout employment as required by various funding
sources.
Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on
anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a
client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check
clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed
Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day
of employment.
TRANSPORTATION
Must have and maintain a valid California Drivers License, daily
use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor
vehicle driving record acceptable to MAACs insurance carrier.
Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.
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