Teacher - Butte County Community School
JOB TITLE: Teacher - Butte County Community School
Credential Information
Applicant must have the following:
· Valid California general education teaching credential based on bachelor’s degree and student teaching (such as a Preliminary, Clear, or Life Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential). The candidate selected for this position should have knowledge and training that best fulfills the needs of the students. Ed Code §44865 requires consent from teachers who have teaching assignments outside of their credential authorization(s). This written consent will be obtained upon hire.
· Valid English Learner authorization (e.g. CLAD, BCLAD or SDAIE)-Emergency authorization may be considered.
WORK YEAR: Full Time/7 hours per day/11 months/183working days
START DATE: August 1, 2020
SALARY: Salary Schedule 4, $229.80 - $560.22 daily. Stipend for Masters
$1200 annually or Doctorate $2000 annually
Placement on salary schedule is dependent upon how many years of full time certificated
experience you have, as well as your level of education above and beyond your Bachelor’s
Degree.
Newly hired personnel will be credited on a year-for-year basis with a maximum of eleven
(11) years verified certificated experience for previous public or private service if such
service has been rendered under contract in an accredited system. For experience
exceeding eleven (11) and up to nineteen (19) years, personnel will be credited with one (1)
year additional step placement for every two years of experience not to exceed sixteen (16)
steps at initial placement.
AREA OF
ASSIGNMENT: Chico, CA
BENEFITS: Generous benefits package that includes Medical,Dental, and
Vision for employee and dependents. Sick leave accrued. Life
insurance for employee. This position qualifies for CalSTRS
retirement.
TO APPLY: Visit: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1289644
DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. To receive full consideration
please apply by Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 4:00P.M.
WORK YEAR: Full Time/7 hours per day/11 months/183 working days START DATE: August 1, 2020
SALARY: Salary Schedule 4, $229.80 - $560.22 daily. Stipend for Masters
$1200 annually or Doctorate $2000 annually
Placement on salary schedule is dependent upon how many years of full time certificated experience you have, as well as your level of education above and beyond your Bachelor’s Degree.
Newly hired personnel will be credited on a year-for-year basis with a maximum of eleven
(11) years verified certificated experience for previous public or private service if such service has been rendered under contract in an accredited system. For experience exceeding eleven (11) and up to nineteen (19) years, personnel will be credited with one (1) year additional step placement for every two years of experience not to exceed sixteen (16) steps at initial placement.
AREA OF
ASSIGNMENT: Chico, CA
BENEFITS: Generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee and dependents. Sick leave accrued. Life insurance for employee. This position qualifies for CalSTRS retirement.
TO APPLY: Visit: the external application link on Handshake
DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. To receive full consideration please apply by Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 4:00 P.M.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Program Administrator or his/her designee, the County Community School teacher provides learning experiences for at-risk youth in, but not limited to: academics, social and emotional growth/development, character building, job skills, and career planning. County Community School teacher will partner with various agencies such as county probation, mental health, foster youth, and others as needed to support the well-being of the whole child
Teacher will participate in a systematic collaborative process with school site teachers and staff along with other County teachers to analyze student data to enhance professional practices resulting in improved student achievement. The County Community school teacher will work diligently to assess and meet each student’s learning and academic needs to guide instruction; maintain a safe and orderly learning environment; establish school-home relationships; emphasize academic learning utilizing effective instructional strategies, and culturally relevant curriculum to support student achievement.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Due to the wide range in aptitude, background knowledge, experience, skills, and achievement, instruction is provided at various grade and skill levels using differentiated materials and instructional practices.
Instruction is based on building the educational and social success of the group or particular individual, including an emphasis on student resiliency and targeted instruction for at-risk students.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: (May include, but are not limited to the following)
1. Provide individualized instruction and intervention for at-risk youth in a variety of core subjects and specialized subject areas as assigned to prepare students for transitions and promotion/graduation
2. Facilitate groups to provide instruction and guidance on special programs such as alcohol and drug abuse, anger management and others
3. Provide an enriched learning environment through the use of special programs/activities, technology, audiovisual aids, auxiliary books and materials
4. Utilize effective character based strategies to provide a safe, quality environment for students
5. Participate and collaborate as a member of an educational Professional Learning Community, as well as in advisory committees, staff meetings, staff development, yard duty, bus duty, clubs, coaching, other extracurricular activities and special projects as assigned
6. Mentor students to foster self-esteem and academic success
7. Guide and support site-staff and volunteers assigned to the program
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Alternative Education and Community school regulations and guidelines
2. Effective teaching methods and practices
3. Community resources to meet needs of at-risk students
4. Identify current issues and trends in alternative education programs and effectively utilize this information in program coordination and improvement
5. Assessments in relation to student achievement and social emotional awareness and growth ABILITY TO:
1. Motivate students
2. Gain the respect, interest, and cooperation of students
3. Maintain a safe environment that is conducive to learning
4. Assist students in developing problem solving skills
5. Utilize positive classroom discipline approaches
6. Develop a collaborative relationship with general education schools to support successful student transitions
7. Work cooperatively with staff, parents, families, community partners to assist with program implementation
8. Communicate effectively orally and in writing
9. Recognize the needs of students in difficult circumstances and effectively support them in a learning and/or recreational environment
10. Build success with students in fostering civic responsibility and developing positive self-concept
11. Model communication and interactions that respect individuality including ethnicity, socio economic status, language, learning abilities, gender and sexual identity
12. Maintain accurate records
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching in a self-contained classroom (e.g., Multiple Subject, Standard Elementary) NOTE: A valid California Single Subject teaching credential in any subject area is also qualifying. Please see text box at the beginning of this announcement.
2. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and liability insurance
3. Willingness to work in nontraditional school settings with at-risk students
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experience and/or training working with at-risk youth
2. Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of behavior modification techniques
3. Valid English Learner authorization (e.g., CLAD, BCLAD, or SDAIE) NOTE: A valid California English Learner authorization is required. Please see text box at the beginning of this announcement.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional (less than 25%)
· Ability to bend and twist, stoop, and kneel
· Ability to lift 40 pounds
· Ability to carry 25 pounds
· Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Often (25 – 50%)
· Sufficient mobility to move about the work environment
· Ability to drive to various sites
· Drive and use commercial transportation to visit sites throughout California
Very Frequent (76%)
· Sufficient mobility to move around a classroom to observe students and staff
· Ability to stand and move around an office
· Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations.
· Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter and observing staff
· Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
· Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand
· Ability to operate office equipment
· Ability to reach in all directions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.
Other:
1. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
2. FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED (and completed upon offer of employment)
TO APPLY:
Visit the external application link on Handshake:
Online applications only; no paper copies will be accepted. All online applications must be accompanied by the following attachments; (incomplete applications will not be accepted):
· Cover Letter
· Resume
· Three Letters of Recommendation required, current letters preferred.
· Must attach as proof of appropriate credential:
o Copy of credential from the CTC website: https://educator.ctc.ca.gov/esales_enu/start.swe?S WECmd=GotoView&SWEView=CTC+Search+Vie w+Web
· Transcripts
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Handicapped IX Employer
Deaf individuals may use the toll-free California Relay Service (CRS). If you have a TTY: (530) 532-5650. If you do not have a TTY: 1-800-735-2922. Upon CRS connection, ask for 530-532-5785 for more information about this recruitment.
**Upon offer of employment the following is required:
1. Newly employed personnel shall present student copies of transcripts with the registrar's signature or copies of official transcripts with the registrar's signature or grade reports/credit certificates with an official seal and registrar's signature to verify initial placement on the salary schedule.
2. Newly employed personnel shall be responsible for securing and presenting to the Human Resources Department all documentation required for unit verification and/or in support of salary schedule placement. All documentation must be received within thirty (30) days following the effective date of the initial contract. Failure to present required documentation within the thirty
(30) day period will result in the withholding of salary warrants until such documents are placed on file
3. Copy of a valid California Driver’s License and liability insurance.