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Date Posted 8/4/2025 Contact Diana Villasenor310-642-9474 Number of Openings 1 Salary Add'l Salary Info D.O.E. Length of Work Year August 2025- June 2026 Employment Type Full Time WISH Community School Mission & Philosophy The WISH mission is to maximize every scholar’s learning potential within an atmosphere of caring and belonging. WISH Charter Middle School will serve as a small, high-performing school that will model best practices for inclusive education, university partnerships, and a constructivist, interdisciplinary approach to instruction that leverages technology in a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION 2023-24
Teachers will be responsible for implementing the WISH educational program in their classrooms. They must coordinate their planning and instruction with other grade level/subject teachers, and work collaboratively with the Principal, vice-principal, classroom paraprofessionals, co-teachers and teacher leaders. Teachers will design assessments, evaluate assessment results and adjust their instruction based upon these results. Teachers will need to follow and enforce WISH policies such as those relating to attendance reporting, at-risk identification and intervention, and positive behavior support procedures.
All core subject Teachers will be “highly qualified” as that term is defined under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and further defined by California state regulations implementing the NCLB requirements, unless such requirements are not deemed by the federal or state government to apply to charter schools such as WISH.
Qualifications:
Valid teaching credential appropriate to their teaching assignment;
Teaching experience appropriate to the assignment;
Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of shared roles in WISH classrooms;
Demonstrated commitment to co-teaching practices and parity between general and special educators;
Demonstrated commitment to the school vision and mission;
Possess BCLAD or CLAD credential;
All teachers will be hired based on being highly qualified per No Child Left Behind (NCLB) specifications.
Responsibilities:
Provide quality instruction consistent with the School mission and vision
Participate in common grade level planning to develop matched lesson plans that maintain continuity within each grade level
Provide meaningful and engaging learning experiences that provide opportunities to
Partner with a special or general educator to implement a co-teaching model including co-planning, co-assessment and co-instruction
Consciously work to ensure parity of roles with general and special educators
Collaborate with parents and other team members to plan and implement an individualized program that meets the needs of each student
Provide continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records, and communicate student progress to parents
Maintain confidentiality regarding individual student information and needs
Continually evaluate classroom performance to meet the changing needs of students
Provide an effective classroom environment that reflects and facilitates the academic program
Collaborate with other team members to promote shared vision and ownership, including opportunities for observation, peer feedback, team teaching, and communication with other team members
Continue to engage in professional development opportunities throughout the school year
Provide for open communication with all members of the school community
Extend and adapt materials or modify curriculum to ensure equal access for all students
Assume an “Additional Faculty Role” as designated by the administrator, such as 504 coordinator, Culmination Planning, PBS Coordinator, SST Coordinator, etc.
Other duties as appropriate to the specific position
Requirements / Qualifications
Essential duties & responsibilities: • Provide a high quality, constructivist educational program in Spanish for WISH Charter Middle School students. • Utilize personalized and differentiated instruction and supports to empower and inspire learners to reach their highest potential. • Utilize School-wide Positive Behavior Supports to establish a safe and inclusive culture of high expectations that embodies the shared belief that important academic, social, and ethical skills and attitudes are developed when students with various strengths, needs, and backgrounds learn together. • Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Content Standards, Common Core State Standards, WISH Signature Practices and Instructional Guidelines. • Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school and effectively address diverse student needs. Share best practices. • Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress. Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education. • Actively participate in professional development activities, including working closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches. • Support the Mission, Philosophy, and Core Tenets of WISH Charter Middle School. • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Required knowledge, skills & abilities: • Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles and modalities. • Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards; Common Core State Standards, and subject-specific frameworks. • Ability and willingness to implement WISH Instructional Guidelines; Practices, and Core Tenets. • Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community. • Bilingual in Spanish and English. Minimum educational level: • Bachelors degree • Valid California Single Subject Spanish Credential required • English Language Learner Authorization is required • NCLB Highly Qualified
Requirements / QualificationsEssential duties & responsibilities: • Provide a high quality, constructivist educational program in Spanish for WISH Charter Middle School students. • Utilize personalized and differentiated instruction and supports to empower and inspire learners to reach their highest potential. • Utilize School-wide Positive Behavior Supports to establish a safe and inclusive culture of high expectations that embodies the shared belief that important academic, social, and ethical skills and attitudes are developed when students with various strengths, needs, and backgrounds learn together. • Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Content Standards, Common Core State Standards, WISH Signature Practices and Instructional Guidelines. • Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school and effectively address diverse student needs. Share best practices. • Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress. Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education. • Actively participate in professional development activities, including working closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches. • Support the Mission, Philosophy, and Core Tenets of WISH Charter Middle School. • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Required knowledge, skills & abilities: • Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles and modalities. • Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards; Common Core State Standards, and subject-specific frameworks. • Ability and willingness to implement WISH Instructional Guidelines; Practices, and Core Tenets. • Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community. • Bilingual in Spanish and English. Minimum educational level: • Bachelors degree • Valid California Single Subject Spanish Credential required • English Language Learner Authorization is required • NCLB Highly Qualified
Comments and Other Information Go to www.wishcharter.org and complete the application. Direct link to application: https://www.wishcharter.org/apps/form/form.WESISH.r2Ivj1C.22c?_=1536163322696 Complete each section and write N/A in any section that does not apply to this position. Please provide all requested documents and submit them in one complete packet with the application. Comments and Other InformationGo to www.wishcharter.org and complete the application. Direct link to application: https://www.wishcharter.org/apps/form/form.WESISH.r2Ivj1C.22c?_=1536163322696 Complete each section and write N/A in any section that does not apply to this position. Please provide all requested documents and submit them in one complete packet with the application. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY