Teacher- Mathematics (preliminary or clear credential)

About the role

Provides grade-level, standards-based classroom and individualized instruction to at-risk students, using assessment tools, computer-based applications, and Explicit Direct Instruction techniques to ensure that students are actively engaged in relevant learning activities. Assists in the fulfillment of the Agency’s vision, “A strong Fresno County where people have resources to shape their future free from poverty.”

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements standards-based lesson plans for single-subject curricula.
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and how they will be integrated into other content areas.
• Establishes effective classroom management practices which are conducive to promoting learning and guidance.
• Improves the academic skills of students and provides career and vocational awareness/education.
• Prepares and maintains daily lesson plans to be submitted to the Principal on a weekly basis.
• Accurately maintains daily attendance records every class period.
• Administers assessments as needed.
• Plans and implements a standards-based curriculum for both the seated and independent study programs within alternative educational school guidelines.
• Completes various written reports, such as report cards, progress reports, attendance records, and disciplinary referral forms.
• Assists with the supervision of students before, during, and after school.
• Prepares work for in-school disciplinary action, suspension and/or short-term independent study.
• Provides input for Student Study Team, Special Education, and other meetings that involve the student, parent, and school personnel.
• Identifies possible special education students for testing.
• Modifies curriculum when necessary.
• Maintains a professional appearance and team structure, serving as a model for students.
• Attends all service training as provided.
• Maintains regular attendance, timeliness, and punctual employee presence per Fresno EOC Policy and Procedure Manual standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree as related to subject and grade level.
• Valid preliminary/clear teaching credential through the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing in required subject area (i.e. Math, Science, English or Social Science), or out-of-state equivalent.
• Work experience working with or teaching at-risk youth is highly preferred.
• Experience and/or education demonstrating the ability to:
  • work effectively with multi-cultural/diverse groups;
  • establish and maintain positive relationships with students;
  • possess knowledge of different teaching methods and styles;
  • provide specialized and individualized instruction;
  • teach subjects within credential parameters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the concepts in computers/technology in an instructional environment.
• Effective presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software.
• Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by agency carrier for those driving agency vehicles.
• Successfully pass required background investigation including DOJ and Child Abuse Index fingerprint clearance, TB clearance, and physical examination/health screening.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.