St Katherine Drexel Academy Hiring for 1st Grade Teacher Job at San Diego, CA Full Time

POSITION TITLE: 1st Grade Teacher
STATUS/HOURS: Full-Time
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
Salary: $46K – $49K

Job Summary:

Primary school teaching positions at St. Katharine Drexel Academy (SKDA) will require passionate, collaboration among teacher-leaders who will form the TK-2 instructional team. Individual teachers will share duties and responsibilities in lower school planning, scheduling, and implementing curriculum within a blended learning rotation model. Professional growth opportunities in differentiated instruction and assessment and blended learning will be provided. Each teacher will lead one or more school-wide program/activity with the support and cooperation of the teaching staff and administration. Positions may include but are not limited to the following combinations: TK-K, 1-2, as well as single classroom instruction.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids for a blended learning environment.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures that maximize learning.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate learners, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities in a blended-learning environment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction and assessment.
• Maintain appropriate standards of learner behavior, using age-appropriate management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement for a blended-learning environment.
• Provide appropriate feedback.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual learners and use data to adjust instructional strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of learner progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, diocese policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports and curriculum maps.
• Participate in team, school, diocese and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to learners, colleagues, administration and parents regarding learning progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear standards-based outcomes for all learning activities.
• Prepare and maintain classroom for appropriate learning activities.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies in a blended, multilevel, individual and online learning environment.
• Observe, monitor and evaluate learning performance and development.
• Utilize effective assessment techniques to accurately determine and record learner progress in a blended learning environment.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with individuals from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, answer emails within 24-48 hours.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities to support leadership and instructional roles
• Follow the outlined social media policy and safe environment policies.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A/B.S degree in an academic subject from an accredited institution.
• California Multiple Subject Credential with relevant experience (out of state also acceptable).
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the blended learning environment
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.

Applications are being accepted by way of EdJoin: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1723743