Math Teacher

Teach all math classes on a block schedule to independent study students that come to the Resource Center once per week. You would teach between 8-12 classes per week. The day runs from 7:45AM to 4:15PM Monday through Friday. It is a 185 day per year position. Curriculum is provided. Integrated 1 through Algebra 2 are subject matter areas. Class sizes vary from 5 to 20 not to exceed 25.

ORO GRANDE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOJAVE RIVER ACADEMY

TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION 

Title: MRA Teacher

Reports To: Superintendent, Superintendent’s Designee

Salary: Certificated Teacher Salary

Classification: Teacher

Work Year: 11 Months, 185 Work Days

Work Travel: Independently travel to various Mojave River Academy/Oro Grande School District sites for scheduled District meetings and in-service training.

Supervision: This position is responsible for education and supervision of MRA students. 

General Purpose

To plan, organize and implement an instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. 

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

· Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active, experiential learning experiences

· Develop schemes of work and lesson plans

· Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities based upon the California State Teaching Standards

· Prepare classroom for class activities

· Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

· Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs

· Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment

· Use relevant technology to support instruction

· Observe and evaluate student's performance and development

· Create assignments, projects, and assessments (both formative and summative)

· Provide appropriate feedback on work

· Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students

· Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development

· Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations

· Prepare required reports on students and activities

· Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures

· Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school

· Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary

· Perform certain guidance duties including but not limited to student support, advising students with academic problems and providing student encouragement

· Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations

· Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings

· Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs

· Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities 

Duties and Responsibilities: (Essential Job Functions)

· Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

· Supervises and evaluates Center Administrators assigned by the Regional Director/s.

· Works with the MRA/OGSD Directors Curriculum/Instruction to oversee planning and evaluation of curriculum and instruction.

· Maintains a current knowledge of developments in curriculum and instruction.

· Works with the Center Administrators, Teaching staff and committees to prepare long and short-term goals for the school, including student achievement.

· Works under the direction of the MRA Regional Directors to communicate the vision/mission to school personnel.

· Participates in professional activities to enhance knowledge and skills and shares expertise with colleagues.

· Works with Center Administrators and enrollment to direct marketing efforts as needed to ensure budgeted enrollment.

· Experience in working with and preparing budgets and the ability to read and interpret fiscal reports. 

Skills:

· Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing in a compelling format.

· Coordinating project team members in order to meet established deadlines and goals.

· Managing multiple projects assigned by the Center Administrator.

· Establishing and evaluating departmental and organizational objectives assigned by the Regional Director/s.

· Analyzing data and information.

· Delivering written and verbal presentations.

· Networking and utilizing interpersonal skills to effectively work with internal and external teams and stakeholders.

· Self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly organized.

· Decision making based on sound judgment, honesty and integrity. 

Knowledge of:

· College and career readiness and preparation.

· Research and data collection methods and techniques.

· Principles of teaching strategies and classroom management.

· Public speaking and public relations, principles and practices.

· Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. 

Ability to:

· Independently travel to all Mojave River Academy sites that range from Palm Springs to Bakersfield.

· Work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as necessary.

· Maintain insurability by District Liability Insurance Carrier.

· Gather, organize, analyze, evaluate and interpret data.

· Prepare clear and comprehensive reports.

· Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

· Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support goals.

· Effectively plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the work of assigned personnel.

· Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with school district regulations, laws, regulations and policies.

· Recommend improvements in operations, rules, regulations and policies.

· Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

· Provide effective district representation at events and meetings.

· Manage, supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff as assigned by the Regional Director/s.

· Research pertinent rules, processes, procedures, Federal, State, local laws and ordinances, Education Code, regulations and policies.

· Perform other duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements:

· Sitting for extended periods.

· Fine manual dexterity.

· Talking and hearing and understanding speech at reasonable volume.

· Near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.

· Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.

· Reading printed matter and computer screens.

· Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.

· Bending, twisting, stooping and reaching.

· Independently travel to various Mojave River Academy/Oro Grande School District sites for scheduled District meetings and in-service training. 

Minimum Qualifications, Credentials, Education and Experience:

Credentials:

· A valid California Teaching Credential that meets professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state. Hold a valid California Drivers License. 

Education:  

· Bachelors Degree from accredited college(s) or universities.

· Masters degree (preferred but not required). 

Experience: 

· Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, state

and successful student teaching experience. Preferred public school educational experience, charter school education experience, and alternative educational school experience.

· Ability to read, write and speak Spanish (preferred but not required).