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About the role

Aspire Public Schools is a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable outcomes in communities by preparing scholars for success in college, career, and life. Our mission is grounded in values such as Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Compensation

Aspire offers a competitive base salary benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, along with exceptional benefits including:

• Paid time off
• 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Participation in a CA state retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Adoption assistance program

Teacher Salary Schedule

The teacher salary schedule is based on years of experience. Please refer to Teacher - LA.pdf for details.

What You Will Do

• Establish a culture of high expectations
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
• Absess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Actively participate in professional development activities and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Single Subject Social Science Credential required
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
• Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices