Career Advancement Charter School - Independent Studies Teacher - Grant Funded

About the Role

The Career Advancement Charter School’s mission is to provide a premier program to obtain a high school diploma with opportunities to acquire academic and technical skills that lead to college and career readiness. As part of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, the Career Advancement Charter School will partner with the workforce development board, school districts, and other allies to achieve this mission by engaging students through work-based, relationship-focused, innovative and rigorous learning experiences resulting in students and graduates being “Ready for College and a Career”. The Charter School will serve students ages 18 and older who have not yet obtained a high school diploma in multiple locations within Santa Cruz County.

Responsibilities

• Supports the CAC Adult High School Diploma Program by providing flexible, itinerant instruction based on student and program needs.
• Delivers independent study instruction, targeted literacy and math intervention, and career readiness coaching, including resume writing and job search strategies.
• May involve small-group instruction, digital literacy support, and English as a Second Language/English Language Development (ESL/ELD) instruction.
• Adapts to the diverse learning goals of adult students while supporting their progress toward high school completion and career advancement.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must hold an appropriate California Teaching Credential; Multiple or Single Subject.
• Must have English Learner (EL) Authorization.
• Valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Valid TB Test.

Location

This is an itinerant position and may carry a caseload of students at one or more of the following locations: Career Advancement Charter North County, Career Advancement Charter South County, and Santa Cruz Corrections or Probation. May be required to work afternoon and evenings based on student need. Bilingual Preferred.

Comments and Other Information

• Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE.
• This position is grant-funded, with funding reviewed annually by March 15 to determine continuation for the following school year.