DescriptionThis is an interim, full-time benefited position for the 2023-24 school year. About Aspire:Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. The Opportunity:Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. The On-Site Substitute Teacher provides a high quality, personalized education program for students using the Aspire approach, in classrooms when the regular classroom teacher is not available. The On-Site Sub works at one specific school site and is considered to be a “constant” in terms of the staff at their school site and fills in for any position at the school site that is needed on a daily basis. What You Will Do:
Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines Assess 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 California Teaching Credential or Sub Permit 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
Compensation:Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate’s well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. On-Site Sub Salary is $66,593. Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. Aspire Public Schools is mandating COVID-19 vaccination, which varies between *LAUSD co-located and non-co-located school sites. All job applicants must be prepared to show proof of vaccination and/or request and receive and exemption. Please note that compliance with the policy is a precondition of employment. Questions may be directed to [email protected]. *Effective October 16, 2021, LAUSD prohibits Aspire from allowing unvaccinated employees on District property and Aspire must adhere to this directive pursuant to its facilities use agreements with the District. In instances where Aspire is not able to accommodate a teammate’s onsite, it will consider other accommodations (if available based on essential functions of the job), medical leave or unpaid leave of absence. #LinkedInEducators #LinkedInEducators