Visual Art Teacher (SY 2024-25)

Oakland, CA

Full Time

LPS Oakland Campus

Experienced

Basic Function:

Teachers plan and deliver rigorous, systematic, differentiated and targeted academic instruction to students to ensure students’ academic gains are accelerated, significant and measurable.

Essential Duties

Teach classes as assigned
Utilize effective and research-based academic assessment strategies
Collect and analyze student data results consistently to monitor progress and differentiate instruction to accelerate academic achievement
Differentiate instructional strategies to ensure students are motivated, engaged, challenged and accommodated based on diverse learning styles
Participate in IEP meetings as assigned
Practice identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogy
Provide students with regular constructive feedback to promote achievement
Plan units, lessons, and formative assessments
Compile and maintain records, such as attendance, behavior, and academic data
Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities
Communicates clearly and timely with parents/caregivers and colleagues to enhance learning opportunities
Participate in site and network professional development, meetings, and events as assigned
Serve on school leadership teams or committees as assigned

Other Duties

Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to:

a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Licensing and Other Requirements

Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization or a degree major in the subject area or at least 18 semester units or 9 upper division semester units in the subject area
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

Knowledge of:

Instructional programs, methods, and practices that differentiate and accelerate student learning and achievement
Leadership development practices and effective supervision
California standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends related to work scope
Culturally-responsive pedagogy
Adult learning principles and change management theory
Effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry

Skills and Ability to:

Motivate, inspire and engage students
Support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectiveness
Use and analyze data to accelerate student achievement
Guide students to analyze and improve their study methods and habits
Implement collaborative and team building processes
Plan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional development
Facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectively
Provide timely and actionable feedback
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Work effectively across diverse communities
Manage various projects and/or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skills

Working Conditions:

Environment

An instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities

Physical Demands

Mental acuity
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Hearing and speaking to communicate
Seeing to observe and read materials
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Pulling, pushing, lifting and/or carrying instructional materials and equipment

Leadership Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

Leadership Public Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the network webpage at www.leadps.org.

For inquiries or concerns regarding LPS nondiscrimination policy or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:

Chris Harrell, Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
99 Linden Street
Oakland, CA 94607
email: [email protected]
Phone: 510-830-3780 x115

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Visual Art Teacher (SY 2024-25)

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