Redwood City School District·Redwood City, California
The teacher will develop and implement lesson plans for Social Studies and Mandarin while managing classroom systems to ensure student engagement. They are also responsible for assessing student progress, collaborating with team members, and maintaining accurate student records.
Provides a high quality, personalized education program in a setting for students in 6th-8th grade. This position will teach 3 periods of Social Studies and 3 periods of Mandarin.
Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning. Establishes a culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students. Develops and implements lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards. Assesses students regularly in accordance with District guidelines, examines student assessment data, and refines classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student. Collaborates closely with team members (both grade-level and school-wide) to align curriculum across subjects, improve own and others’ instructional practices and share best practices. Actively participates in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, instructional coaches. Provides students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress; finds ways to involve parents/guardians in their students’ education. Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records, including attendance. Identifies unique student needs and collaborates with other team members to diagnoses and address learning challenges. Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, the District’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Required knowledge, skills & abilities: Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks Knowledge of assessments Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data Ability and willingness to reflect and improve Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and the community
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, a valid California Teaching Credential, and BCLAD authorization. Proficiency in California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks is required.
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