8th Grade Social Science Teacher

Organization OverviewPartnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.The Team Member we are searching forThe ideal Teacher believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.What you will need to accomplish:Foster a safe and nurturing learning environmentBuild professional knowledgeOrganize classroom systems/procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learningDevelop and maintain IATs (lesson plans)Establish environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for collegeDevelop lesson plans according to the California state standardsPrepare lesson plans for substitute teacherBuild strong relationships with students and parentsCommunicate with parents/guardians on a weekly basisIdentify the student's areas for improvement and work with the student, family, and internal resources to suggest options for improvementProvide continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and portfolios, and complete assigned paperwork in provided time framesConduct both student and teacher-lead parent conferencesCollaborate with the Inclusion Specialist to meet the needs of all studentsAttend and participate in Academic Success Team, Parent/Teacher Advisory Council, and other school-based meetings and activitiesPerform disseminated leadership dutiesAttend and implement professional development training throughout and beyond the school yearDemonstrate support and knowledge of the school's goals and missionDetail-oriented when tracking students' grades, attendance, etc.Work with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standardsAttend and participate in school-based meetings and activitiesPerform other duties as assigned