High School Spanish Teacher

High School Teacher -Spanish

Start Date: August 15, 2022

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We are looking for an exceptional high school teacher who brings their passion, identity, curiosity, and sense of humor into the classroom every day. The ideal candidate is one who is energized by understanding and celebrating differences.
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At Stanbridge Academy, high school teachers play a pivotal role in setting the tone of our school. They are instrumental in setting the foundation for the future of our students and their success in post-secondary pursuits. Our teachers are a team of leaders who are solution focused and fiercely positive. All Stanbridge teachers are passionate educators who challenge students to develop high level academic skills as well as become their best selves. They are able to take content standards and shape and organize them to make them engaging and accessible to students.
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As a professional, you are engaged in your own learning process as well as that of your students. You collaborate closely with co-workers, family and community members to ensure rich and high-quality learning experiences for students, and significant professional growth and renewal for teachers.

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*QUALIFICATIONS
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Required
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• Bachelor's degree

• Clear Single or Multiple Subject Credential as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

• Three or more years of high school teaching experience

• Deep commitment to a strengths based teaching approach that integrates social emotional learning concepts into instruction

• Passion to build, collaborate, and create an exceptional school community

• Experience working with children, families and staff from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning needs, including – but not limited to – students with ASD, ADHD, and students who have experienced trauma

• Strong classroom management skills

• Steadfast commitment to developing a sense of curiosity and love for learning in all students

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Preferred
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• Other specialized credentials (Ed Specialists, BCLAD, National Board Certified…)

• Demonstrated success in inquiry-based instruction or project-based learning and integrated curriculum

• Experience working in a start-up environments and/or with co-teaching Familiarity with a variety of holistic assessment strategies – for example: exposition, performance, project-based, standardized, anecdotal

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RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Develop curriculum that implements project based and inquiry-based learning techniques

• Build weekly and daily lesson plans that reflect the student population, align to Common Core, excite students, and meet individualized learning goals

• Determine appropriate curriculum and interventions

• Engage all learners

• Hold and meet high expectations for each student’s learning and social emotional development goals

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• Collaborate with instructional coaches and learning specialists to create and sustain an inclusive environment; partner in the development and support of IEP goals; continue to improve knowledge and implementation of SPED and EL best practices

• Provide individual or small group instruction to meet the differentiated needs of all students

• Assess student progress consistently through a variety of holistic & standardized approaches

• Use data to drive instructional strategies and meet student needs

• Contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist school culture, climate and curriculum

• Model a learning environment that celebrates diversity, practices equity, and promotes safety, support and joy

• Partner with families to develop student goals and strengthen home-school connections

• Build a learning environment in which every member of the community belongs

• Collaborate with division level teammates and other members of the teaching and learning community

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COMPENSATION
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Salary reflects education degrees, years of teaching experience, National Board Certification and special credentials (i.e. SPED, BCLAD)
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Competitive benefits package including health coverage and retirement

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Mateo, CA 94401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location