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Description

Position Title: Secondary Engineering Instructor

Employment Classification: Full-time, Salary, Exempt, Certificated (11 months)

Reports to: Assistant Head of School, 9th-12th Grade

Position Summary: Instruction features a 1:1 Chromebook program and is centered on Project-based learning, a collaborative, respectful culture, and an emphasis on 21st-century skills. Samueli Academy teachers must have the ability to raise student achievement for a wide range of learners. This teacher will collaborate with other teachers, academic, industry, and community partners, and caregivers; integrating curricula whenever possible to create meaningful learning experiences. The ideal candidate brings industry experience to the classroom and supports the Engineering Pathway’s Mission to “Provide an authentic engineering experience via project-based learning and real-world linkage, encouraging students to engage, experiment, explore and engineer.” Candidate will execute the Engineering Pathway’s Design/Build/Test curricula providing exposure to a wide array of technical learning opportunities.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Using advanced technology skills in the classroom, this teacher’s instructional practices should focus on raising achievement for a wide range of learners.
• Must be a creative, collaborative, flexible teacher willing to innovate and implement Problem or Project-Based Learning.
•  Have a willingness to explore team-teaching with other teachers, to collaborate with higher education faculty, and to commit to working on collaborative teams.
• Have a thorough understanding and development of formative and summative assessment practices.
• All teachers at Samueli Academy will advise students in intra-class relations and in personal learning plan development through a weekly advisory program.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid California teaching credential, preferred CTE Credential in Engineering and the equivalent of CLAD Certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or closely related field.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Project-based learning experience preferred.
• Ability to teach and assess your content via Samueli Academy’s School-Wide Learning Outcomes: Oral Communication, Written Communication, and Collaboration.
•  Experience in engaging students in hands-on learning while maintaining academic rigor.
• Able to teach diverse learners and well-versed in instructional strategies for serving a wide range of students.
• Experienced in integrating technology into their teaching and can support student learning using technology.
• Collaborative, skilled in interdisciplinary planning, and able to work well with a wide range of constituents (colleagues, parents, students, community members, etc.).
• Must have knowledge of the curriculum appropriate to the grade level/position, knowledge of instructional skills, classroom management skills, communication skills, and job responsibility.     
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
• Pre-employment screenings include a criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, and drug test.

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Academy’s mission, vision, values.
• Possess the belief that all students, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education.
• Must have a heart for students that transcends the classroom.
• Committed to creating a loving, supportive, and equitable community of learning.
• A willingness to explore team teaching with other teachers.
• Ability to remain flexible, innovative, and adaptive to change.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life & disability benefits package.
• Eligible employees will be enrolled in the California State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

Working Environment / Physical Requirements: Primarily a classroom environment. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending, and potentially lifting up to approximately 25 lbs.

Modification to work schedule may be made based on need of the Academy.

Samueli Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.