SUMMARY
EPIC Teachers provide instruction to students who are age 18 and over. The EPIC Teacher must possess preparation in teaching a culturally diverse population using language acquisition strategies utilizing synchronous and asynchronous instruction. The EPIC Teacher must have the knowledge and ability to teach core content area classes either in an online environment or in a self-contained classroom using direct instruction. They must also have the ability to individualize instruction according to the needs of adult learners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Prepare multiple subject lessons, with lesson plans, in varied core classes to a diverse student population in a self-contained classroom setting.
- Implement online multiple subject courses utilizing the Canvas learning management system.
- Observe, evaluate, and assess adult student performance and development in an online and/or in-class environment.
- Participate in professional development webinars, Zoom meetings, and other in-person or remote class offerings.
- Assign and grade online and in-class work, projects, tests, and assignments.
- Maintain a classroom grade book in the Aeries student information system using accepted standard grading criteria.
- Utilize multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress.
- Maintain and submit appropriate and required student records in a timely manner.
- In coordination with the school counselor, provide information to students relative to employment, career opportunities, and continuing education.
- Manage a self-contained classroom setting when applicable, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior as stated in the EPIC classroom agreement.
- Participate in the development of activities designed to promote an innovative learning experience for students.
- Conduct culturally relevant online classes appropriate for diverse adult students from a variety of cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and economic backgrounds.
- Understand, teach, and adhere to FIELD’s core values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Knowledge and consistent practice of policies and procedures for FIELD.
- Knowledge and consistent practice of the ethical guidelines as outlined by FIELD and federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Skill in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
- Skill in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
- Skill in organizing, time management, and record-keeping.
- Ability to utilize a variety of computer applications including, but not limited to,
Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs
- Possess the skills needed to learn and utilize software and other technology required to facilitate online instruction as applicable.
- Ability to effectively address and meet a wide range of academic, social/emotional, and developmental needs for all types of learners.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Multiple subject or single subject teaching credential, or able to acquire the credential or an applicable permit required.
- CLAD or BCLAD Certified, or other California Commission on Teacher Credentialing recognized authorization to teach English Learners.
- Previous experience working with rural farm working communities preferred but not required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to travel as needed/required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primarily works in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,434.00 - $66,301.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What type of teacher credential do you hold? Multiple, Single Subject, 30-Day Substitute Permit, etc?
- Are you CLAD or BCLAD certified, or have a CTC authorization to teach English Learners?
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- teaching credential from the State of California (Preferred)
Work Location:
Work Remotely: