ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Alpha Public Schools is a network of public charter schools serving the students of East San Jose.
Alpha students, families and teachers collaborate to develop the 21st century academic skills and character strengths students need for success in school, college and career. Together we create self-reliant leaders committed to making positive change in the world.
ROLE SUMMARY
Alpha is seeking entrepreneurial teachers who will thrive in a dynamic startup environment. Alpha teachers have high expectations for all students and a willingness to work hard, doing whatever is necessary to ensure the success of every student. They possess a growth mindset, strong personal character, and a consistent track record of high performance that is results-oriented. They are hard working, punctual, urgent, energetic, and embrace a spirit of self-reflection with a constant desire to improve. Finally, Alpha’s teachers hold a deep belief that all students can succeed in college, and that it is the responsibility of secondary school teachers to ensure that success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Instruction & Delivery
Under the direction and supervision of the principal and Director of Special Education, the Education Specialist will provide specialized academic instruction to identified students with disabilities who meet eligibility criteria established by federal and state law
Provide push in, pull out, and/or consultative specialized academic instruction for students with disabilities
Provide legally defensible implementation of services, supports, accommodations, and modifications as provided by students’ IEPs
Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with special education laws, as well as school policies and procedures
Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure consistent implementation of IEPs across all school environments
Prepare daily lesson plans utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and techniques based on individual need
Utilize assessment results, both formal and informal, to develop legally defensible and data-driven IEPs
Participate in all professional development meetings/retreats and opportunities to further enhance your expertise as a teacher and leadership skills as an Alpha employee
Reflect regularly on teaching practice and act on constructive feedback
Engage in collaborative curricula development, data analysis, and problem solving
Maximize personalized learning by creatively leveraging blended learning resources and adjusting teaching practices to ensure high student achievement
Relationship Management
Manage behaviors within resource room, and support school community in managing larger-scale Tier 2 behavior interventions
Provide timely feedback to and facilitate collaboration and communication between students, parents, and general education teachers
Create a safe, fun and academically challenging classroom culture
Reinforce the school-wide behavior management systems and expectations
Build on the student core values and personalized leadership training in and outside of the classroom
Hold all students to high expectations both academic and behavior
Develop positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Data Driven
Collect data on and monitor individual student performance, adjusting instruction and supports as necessary to ensure progress toward IEP goals
Use data to refine curriculum, inform instructional practices, and drive progress towards academic standards
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCED: Alpha teachers typically have 1-5 years of teaching experience in an urban public school and Alpha teachers must hold a valid teaching credential.
DRIVEN: Alpha teachers have a relentless drive to advance the minds and lives of students in and out of the classrooms. They have a strong sense of personal responsibility.
ENTREPRENEURIAL: Alpha teachers are risk takers who innovate in the classroom to best suit the needs of students. They learn from data, and act on constructive criticism to improve their craft.
COLLABORATIVE: Alpha teachers engage in regular problem solving and curriculum construction in grade level teams. They demonstrate strong communication and relationship building with students, families, and colleagues.
FLEXIBLE: Alpha teachers adapt to meet the needs of students and a startup work environment.
Highly organized and able to create and maintain school systems
Bachelor’s Degree
Conversational Spanish or Vietnamese a plus
Valid California Teaching or Education Specialist Credential (Special Education – Mild to Moderate), intern credential or equivalent and Bachelor’s Degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.
NCLB compliant
What Alpha Offers Its Teachers
As a teacher at Alpha, you will change the educational and economic trajectory of students who otherwise would not attend college. You will significantly and directly impact the success and direction of a startup charter school, and have the opportunity to advance into a leadership role within a rapidly growing organization.
Alpha Offers
Competitive starting salaries
Excellent medical benefits
Pathways to leadership and specialization
Frequent instructional coaching and administrative support
A safe, engaging, dynamic work environment
Technology needs, including a laptop computer, email, and class web page
A remarkably supportive staff and mission-driven organization
Apply to work at Alpha!
Please submit your application online: http://www.alphapublicschools.org/for-teachers/teach-at-alpha/job-board/?gh_jid=591960
-Resume
-A cover letter that includes the following:
Why do you want to teach at Alpha Public Schools? (250 words or less)
What is your philosophy on Special Education? (250 words or less)
Incomplete applications or those with errors will not be considered. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.
If you have any questions, reach out to the Recruitment Team at jobs@alphapublicschools.org
HOW TO APPLY
jobs@alphapublicschools.org