2020-2021 High School Spanish Teacher
Ready to Join the Team?
The ideal candidate will bring passion and grit to the mission and vision of St. HOPE and a desire to positively impact the Oak Park community and a willingness to learn, grow and work hard along the way. At St. HOPE Public Schools, we live by five key pillars:
High Expectations- You not only set the bar high for every scholar, but also for yourself. You possess a clear vision for what excellence looks like for student work, student behavior, and your craft.
Choice & Commitment- You understand how your work impacts life outside of your office or classroom. You wake up every morning and commit yourself to doing what's best for our scholars.
More Time- You are one of those people that goes above and beyond in all areas of life. Some people may even say you do too much, but you know that more time equals better results.
Focus on Results- Everything you do is done with purpose because you are dedicated to growth. You believe in data and work tirelessly to reach your goals. You are a problem solver and find feedback empowering.
Power to Lead- You are a natural influencer. You can't help but train and nurture scholars and peers. People are attracted to you because of the way you equip them to succeed.
Position Summary
St. HOPE Public Schools is seeking exceptional teachers for St. HOPE Public Schools. Teachers must have a track record of success and a "whatever it takes" attitude. Teachers will plan and execute highly effective instruction; establish and maintain a strong, college-going classroom culture; and attain exceptional, measurable results for every student.
Candidates must hold the belief that all children can succeed academically and socially and this belief must drive him or her to be relentless in his or her work.
All teachers report to their school principal.
Responsibilities of a teacher include:
- Develop standards-aligned, measurable, ambitious and feasible big goals for dramatically increasing student achievement
- Use Common Core State (or “given”) Standards to backwards plan, develop unit and long term pacing plans
- Create rigorous, objective-driven lesson plans
- Differentiate plans for individual students
- Invest students in working hard to achieve big goals
- Present academic content
- Engage and challenge students in learning
- Facilitate and manage students practice
- Check for student understanding using effective questioning strategies and student practice
- Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness through monitoring and modifying instruction
- Evaluate and tracks students performance
- Use data effectively to inform instruction
- Ensure students and families are aware of progress toward goals
- Create a culture of respect and equity
- Create a culture of high expectations for learning
- Maintain student attention
- Support and manage student behavior effectively
- Effectively support students with continued or intensive behavior excesses
- Implement pacing and procedures to maximize time spent on learning
- Design a physical classroom environment to support engagement and learning
Qualifications
We are seeking a results-driven classroom leader committed to the St. HOPE Public Schools mission, and who holds high expectations for his or herself and every student.
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid California Single Subject teaching credential in the applicable subject
- Appropriate EL authorization to teach EL or SDAIE
- Examples of a relentless drive and commitment to eliminate the disparity of educational quality that exists
- Belief in and alignment with SHPS’s mission
- Criminal background clearance
Highly Desired (but not required):
- Understanding and experience working with the nuances of urban school environments and school culture
- Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)