Job Description
DA VINCI SCHOOLS
TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS
DEFINITION
Teach and facilitate instruction in grades 9 through 12 in secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion; plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for secondary level pupils in Physics instruction.
Da Vinci Schools are project-based, college preparatory schools, each with a distinct focus which drives the curriculum students take in addition to their A-G college preparatory requirements. As a project-based school, class curricula are centered around projects, which teach students the essential skills and knowledge of a course. Da Vinci teachers use Mastery Based Grading and work with industry partners to provide real-world connections to their projects.
Da Vinci Schools is looking for candidates who desire to:
- Work closely with a grade level team to plan interdisciplinary projects and units
- Create and facilitate inquiry-based project-based curriculum
- Connect academic subject matter to the world outside the classroom
- Actively create space for diverse voices and points of view that reinforce each student's identity
- Act as an advisor to a group of students
- Engage in self-reflection and a diversity of thinking, particularly related to the school's mission to support diversity, equity inclusion and anti-racism
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Provide instruction based on Next Generation Science Standards and other state frameworks and standards.
- Collaborate on a course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
- Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including mini-lessons, demonstrations, discussions, laboratory experiences, and other instructional methods.
- Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
- Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
- Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and identity of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
- Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
- Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
- Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
- Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
- Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- A wide-range of effective teaching strategies (e.g., Universal Design and Learning - UDL), along with a willingness to learn to ensure student learning.
- Working knowledge of technology and computer software applications relative to instruction, assessment and teacher recordkeeping.
- Demonstrated appreciation and support for diversity in student backgrounds
- California Standards for the Teaching Profession - current version
- Current assessment methodologies, their use and efficacy,
- Federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures related to duties as a teacher
- Correct English usage, grammar and spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
- Oral and written communication Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, diligence and courtesy
ABILITY TO:
- Work independently with appropriate direction.
- Manage and prioritize multiple activities and work with frequent interruptions Communicate orally, in writing and through technology to express ideas, thoughts, lesson materials, and instructions to students, community, and staff.
- Champion the success of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Perform problem-solving tasks requiring independent judgment
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
- Work confidentially with discretion
- Integrate technology into instruction
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Meet personal and student schedules and timelines
- Understand and interpret rules and written directions and apply to specific situations
- Ability to operate office and classroom technology including, but not limited to: computer, webcam, LCD projector, copy machine, white board, document camera and use of related instructional software and hardware
- Work effectively as part of a school team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and a California Single Subject credential with authorization to teach Physics, including English Learner Authorization;
- Successful completion of interview, screen process and hiring requirements;
- Commitment to the goals and philosophy of Da Vinci Schools
***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE*** Da Vinci Schools
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