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• Oversee and support teachers and teaching teams with designing and implementing curriculum and assessments aligned to AoA goals for student learning and Competency Based Grading practices
• Oversee the implementation of scope & sequence planning for core course (English, History, Math, Science)
• Design and support implementation of Performance Tasks following the AoA Template and model
• Oversee and support instructional strategies in classrooms to ensure vertical alignment.
• Oversee and support implementation and ongoing development of Competency Based Rubrics for 6 - 8

• Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching to support teachers in implementing sound instructional practices.
• Assist new teachers in a collaborative model of observation and conversation to promote quality instructional practices
• Oversee induction coach program in conjunction with Reach Institute or a similar state recognized program
• Conduct teacher evaluations in collaboration with Principal
• Work with Dean of Students to support coaching for classroom management and relationships between students/teachers

• Co-design and help facilitate the year-long professional development plan in collaboration with the principal
• Design and facilitate New Teacher Orientation in August
• Work with members of the Instructional Leadership Team to address equity-based instructional challenges
• Work with department leads to plan department professional development and department meetings
• Co-facilitate & design Competency Based Grading professional development with principal
• Support partnership with Building 21 for Competency Based Grading

• Support teachers with Competency Based Grading tracker (or platform) to analyze student progress and growth
• Coordinate STAR testing and state testing, including professional development for teachers and test makeups for students
• Collaborate with intervention teams to analyze data, assess program effectiveness, and help design intervention programs
• Collaborate with teachers to review classroom data in support of ongoing intervention, scaffolding, and assessment development

• Work with Intervention Team to support general education teachers with implementation of specific instructional strategies for students who are on “Intervention” or have 504s
• Coordination with Special Education to implement instructional strategies in general education classrooms
• Work with general education classroom teachers to create and maintain small groups using data during tutorial (using Efficiency)
• Support special education case managers in general education curriculum & instructional supports for accessibility
• Model instructional strategies for general education teachers to support student needs
• Work in collaboration with MTSS Interventionist to support implementation of Tier 2 supports in classrooms

• Deep belief in The Academy’s mission, vision, and values
• Strong organization skills
• Flexibility and outstanding critical thinking skills
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively with students of different backgrounds, as well as parents, and colleagues in a positive manner
• Develops meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Displays enthusiasm about working with youth and supporting students to have a positive experience on a day-to-day basis
• Willingness to give and receive feedback to facilitate the growth of both students and faculty

• Education: BA, masters degree preferred

• Experience: Minimum of five years successful teaching experience
• Confidential Employee: Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
• Has read the AoA Handbook and agrees to act in accordance with the AoA policies and procedures.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• TB Clearance
• Certifications

• Valid California Teacher Certification
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates

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