High School Science Teacher

About the role

The Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is a network of public charter schools dedicated to increasing high school graduation, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles and the North-East San Fernando Valley.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Build professional knowledge
• Organize classroom systems/procedures and manage student behavior
• Establish an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for college
• Develop and maintain Individualized Academic Tracking (IAT) plans
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a weekly basis
• Identify student areas for improvement and collaborate with the Inclusion Specialist
• Attend and participate in Academic Success Team, Parent/Teacher Advisory Council, and other school-based meetings
• Conduct both student and teacher-led parent conferences
• Implement disseminated leadership duties
• Participate in professional development training
• Track students' grades, attendance, and other relevant data
• Work collaboratively with the Principal and Assistant Principal
• Attend and participate in school-based meetings and activities

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a valid Preliminary or Clear Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credential, University Internship Credential eligible, or qualification for a permit if the applicant does not possess a credential.
• Experience: Solid knowledge of the subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments.
• Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of diversity in society, proficiency with Microsoft Suite, excellent communication skills, ability to analyze student data, alignment with core PUC characteristics, flexibility, teamwork, multitasking, bilingualism in Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health benefits package
• Additional voluntary benefits
• STRS and other Retirement Plan Options
• Paid Time Off
• Ongoing Professional Development