ICEF Public Schools
Middle School Art Teacher
ICEF Public Schools, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001
Organization Background:ICEF (Inner City Education Foundation) Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school management organization serving communities in the South Los Angeles area. ICEF Public Schools operates high-quality, tuition-free, public charter elementary, middle and high schools. ICEF’s vision is to transform South Los Angeles into a stable, economically vibrant community by providing first-rate educational opportunities for students within their school communities. ICEF’s mission is to prepare all students to attend and compete at the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation.
Position Description:Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities. Teachers are expected to support and enforce the school’s mission, core values, philosophy, its policies and procedures.
Reporting:This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.FLSA Status:
ExemptPay Cycle:
11 monthsSalary:
Commensurate with Experience ($65,000-$100,00)Benefits:
Medical, Dental, vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan
Essential Functions:Teaching MethodsTeachers are expected to employ a wide variety of teaching methods designed to create opportunities for deep understanding and differentiated instruction for all levels of ability within a class, including serving students identified with special needs.Teachers are expected to use ICEF Common Assessments and Unit Assessment results to determine differentiated instruction needed for low and high performing studentsTeachers are expected to implement ICEF’s Essential Elements and Core Values: and Instructional Model College Going Culture, College Style Discourse, College Level Analytical Writing, College Style Study Habits, and Backward Mapping to College Standards, and the use of technology through Blended learning
Learning EnvironmentTeachers will create and maintain a nurturing, structured and engaging classroom environmentTeachers are expected to have a coherent plan for classroom discipline and to keep clear and specific documentation of all interventions taken to correct student behavior before referring a student out of class
Performance & GradingTeachers are expected to aspire to effective performance in all areas of the ICEF core values, principles and instructional strategies as described in the ICEF Teacher Effectiveness FrameworkTeachers will provide clear information to students and parents regarding class objectives, weekly assignments, homework requirements, grading rubrics and grading scale.Teachers are expected to use Illuminate to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of attendance, coursework, and to submit student report cards and school-wide assessment records on time
CollaborationTeachers are expected to collaborate with Special Education Team and ELL Support Staff to ensure that students with additional needs are able to access the curriculum.Teachers are expected to attend and participate in monthly Parent Engagement Meetings, Back-to-School Nights, Parent Conferences, and office hours/tutoring as communicated by administration and track all efforts to create consistent and meaningful communication with parents
CurriculumTeachers will create a powerfully engaging curriculum designed to move students towards meeting proficient performance of the high priority standards identified in ICEF Instructional Guides and California Common Core StandardsTeachers will regularly provide lesson plans to the Principal as requested
Professional ResponsibilitiesTeachers are expected to participate actively in all professional development sessionsTeachers will work required school hours (half an hour before school day begins to 4:00 p.m.), dress professionally, and adhere professional code of conductsTeacher will perform other duties as assigned by the school PrincipalPerform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree – required, Master’s - preferredDesire to teach in an urban school environmentConfident in managing student behaviorAbility to work under pressure and adapt to change easilyDemonstrated success working with students from educationally underserved areas
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.Must believe in and live out ICEF's Core ValuesMust ensure achievement of ICEF’s missionMust have an unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve success in schoolMust have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to foster positive working relationships.Must be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels (including all staff, parents, students, and community members) in a respectful manner and provide excellent customer service.Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environmentMust have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skillsMust attend and participate in ICEF staff meetings as requiredMust attend and participate in ICEF training programs as requiredMust have reliable and insured transportationMust be able to travel between schools and the home office as required as a condition of employmentMust have a valid California Driver’s License.Must show proof and maintain a clear TB, DOJ and FBI ClearanceMust provide documentation of eligibility to work in US
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPossession of a valid Multiple Subject (internship, preliminary, or clear) and/or Single Subject (internship, preliminary, or clear) California Teaching CredentialPossession of either a Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language or Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; a Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; a Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC); or a Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate (also known as an EL Authorization)
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Continuing Educ./ TrainingAs neededCertificate & LicensesValid Driver’s LicenseClearancesCriminal Justice/Fingerprint ClearanceTB ClearanceSalary:Commensuratewith Experience
BenefitsAs a full time employee of ICEF Public Schools, employees are entitled to Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and Vision plans, and 403b retirement programs as offered by ICEF Public Schools. Eligible employees will also be entitled to sick leave and vacation time in accordance with ICEF Public School policies.
Position Description:Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities. Teachers are expected to support and enforce the school’s mission, core values, philosophy, its policies and procedures.
Reporting:This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.FLSA Status:
ExemptPay Cycle:
11 monthsSalary:
Commensurate with Experience ($65,000-$100,00)Benefits:
Medical, Dental, vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan
Essential Functions:Teaching MethodsTeachers are expected to employ a wide variety of teaching methods designed to create opportunities for deep understanding and differentiated instruction for all levels of ability within a class, including serving students identified with special needs.Teachers are expected to use ICEF Common Assessments and Unit Assessment results to determine differentiated instruction needed for low and high performing studentsTeachers are expected to implement ICEF’s Essential Elements and Core Values: and Instructional Model College Going Culture, College Style Discourse, College Level Analytical Writing, College Style Study Habits, and Backward Mapping to College Standards, and the use of technology through Blended learning
Learning EnvironmentTeachers will create and maintain a nurturing, structured and engaging classroom environmentTeachers are expected to have a coherent plan for classroom discipline and to keep clear and specific documentation of all interventions taken to correct student behavior before referring a student out of class
Performance & GradingTeachers are expected to aspire to effective performance in all areas of the ICEF core values, principles and instructional strategies as described in the ICEF Teacher Effectiveness FrameworkTeachers will provide clear information to students and parents regarding class objectives, weekly assignments, homework requirements, grading rubrics and grading scale.Teachers are expected to use Illuminate to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of attendance, coursework, and to submit student report cards and school-wide assessment records on time
CollaborationTeachers are expected to collaborate with Special Education Team and ELL Support Staff to ensure that students with additional needs are able to access the curriculum.Teachers are expected to attend and participate in monthly Parent Engagement Meetings, Back-to-School Nights, Parent Conferences, and office hours/tutoring as communicated by administration and track all efforts to create consistent and meaningful communication with parents
CurriculumTeachers will create a powerfully engaging curriculum designed to move students towards meeting proficient performance of the high priority standards identified in ICEF Instructional Guides and California Common Core StandardsTeachers will regularly provide lesson plans to the Principal as requested
Professional ResponsibilitiesTeachers are expected to participate actively in all professional development sessionsTeachers will work required school hours (half an hour before school day begins to 4:00 p.m.), dress professionally, and adhere professional code of conductsTeacher will perform other duties as assigned by the school PrincipalPerform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree – required, Master’s - preferredDesire to teach in an urban school environmentConfident in managing student behaviorAbility to work under pressure and adapt to change easilyDemonstrated success working with students from educationally underserved areas
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.Must believe in and live out ICEF's Core ValuesMust ensure achievement of ICEF’s missionMust have an unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve success in schoolMust have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to foster positive working relationships.Must be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels (including all staff, parents, students, and community members) in a respectful manner and provide excellent customer service.Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environmentMust have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skillsMust attend and participate in ICEF staff meetings as requiredMust attend and participate in ICEF training programs as requiredMust have reliable and insured transportationMust be able to travel between schools and the home office as required as a condition of employmentMust have a valid California Driver’s License.Must show proof and maintain a clear TB, DOJ and FBI ClearanceMust provide documentation of eligibility to work in US
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPossession of a valid Multiple Subject (internship, preliminary, or clear) and/or Single Subject (internship, preliminary, or clear) California Teaching CredentialPossession of either a Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language or Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; a Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; a Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC); or a Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate (also known as an EL Authorization)
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Continuing Educ./ TrainingAs neededCertificate & LicensesValid Driver’s LicenseClearancesCriminal Justice/Fingerprint ClearanceTB ClearanceSalary:Commensuratewith Experience
BenefitsAs a full time employee of ICEF Public Schools, employees are entitled to Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and Vision plans, and 403b retirement programs as offered by ICEF Public Schools. Eligible employees will also be entitled to sick leave and vacation time in accordance with ICEF Public School policies.