Middle School Science Teacher

The Accelerated School is currently seeking a Middle School Science Teacher to join an exceptional team of educators who are in the process of building a world-class instructional program in a school that has served the youth of South Los Angeles since 2003.

Our Mission & Commitment to Equity:

The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees.

At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self, and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and or life ready.

Location: Set within an urban empowerment zone just south of Downtown Los Angeles, The Accelerated School (TAS) is located at 4000 S. Main Street in Los Angeles.

Demographics: The Accelerated Schools serves approximately 700 TK through 8th grade students with the population being 97% Hispanic with 98% of those students receiving free and reduced lunch. 45% of our students are English Language Learners.

Requirements:

• CA Single Subject teaching credential in the area of posting - Science (Biology, Chemistry or Health Sciences)
• EL Authorization (Required)

Compensation:

• Competitive salary range $58,863 - $105,509 (Plus an annual $10,000 retention bonus)
• Degree and Certification Stipends

-Masters/Doctorate/National Board Certification * Degree Stipends cannot be combined

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• New Teacher Induction Program Reimbursement
• California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)

Our Ideal Teammate:

• You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of students from underserved communities, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.
• You believe that learning occurs more readily through dialogue, rather than monologue.
  
• You use assessments as a starting point -- not an ending point -- for learning experiences.
• You thrive when building strong relationships with children, teens, and adults, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility.
• You are a learner. You don’t shy away from new situations but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on students while learning from those around you.
• You believe that the success or failure of students’ learning is about what teachers do or don’t do. You will find ways to help students overcome any obstacles to their learning.

Responsibilities & Duties:

The following duties are typical of this classification:

• Plans rigorous, engaging instruction, aligned to the school’s instructional model and driven by the applicable standards
• Incorporates a variety of strategies and resources to respond to students’ diverse needs and interests, including prescribed educational software and curriculum
• Facilitates learning experiences that promote autonomy, interaction, and student choice
• Proven success in moving student academic data
• Engages students in problem-solving, critical thinking, and meaning-making
• Designs and administers assessments, and uses assessment data to refine curricula and inform instruction and intervention
• Implements Positive Behavior Support strategies and Restorative Practices to develop a safe and nurturing classroom community
• Reinforces school-wide rules, policies, and expectations in and outside of the classroom
• Ensures the rights of all students are observed and protected through the use of appropriate and respectful communication, proper de-escalation techniques, and the use of nonviolent crisis intervention strategies when required
• Communicates frequently with students’ families through multiple means, including (but not limited to) progress reports, conferences, family events, and phone calls.
• Collaborates with colleagues, including teachers, administrators, and instructional coaches
• Engages in ongoing learning through regular professional development and collaboration, including grade-level, department, and PLC meetings
• Completes other tasks as directed by school administrators