K TO 12 EDUCATOR 1 (Upward Bound Spanish Instructor)

College Opportunity Programs (COP) works in partnership with administrators, teachers, and students in specified elementary, middle and high schools in regional K-12 school districts. The goal of COP is to increase the number of students from historically low college enrollment communities who prepare for post-secondary preparation with the emphasis on college/university preparation.

Under general supervision, provide participants from culturally diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds with academic skills and enrichment in a 6-week Summer Program (June 24th thru August 2nd); develop academic curriculum for classroom instruction in the subject area of Spanish specifically for high school students; provide tutorial assistance; conduct pre- and post-testing; provide written evaluation of student’s programs; maintain academic records; and participate in Upward Bound’s extracurricular activities. May be required to provide instruction in an elective course.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical Demands: May climb flights of stairs in residence halls for tutoring sessions.
• Lifting Requirements: Lift supplies weighing up to 30 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·       Mandatory attendance at various evening trainings beginning May thru June.

·       Work occasional evenings/nights.

·       Employee shall participate in required preventative medical and medical monitoring programs which will include TB screening.

·       Position is a mandatory reporter for known or suspected child abuse and requires that a statement acknowledging the requirement to report child abuse be signed.

·       The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

·       Experience developing academic curricula and interactive classroom instruction specifically for high school students.

·       Experience teaching high school students in the area of Spanish (literature, composition, critical reading, and grammar).

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·       Skills to evaluate students’ needs and progress.

·       Skills to establish and maintain supportive relationships with multi- ethnic participants from culturally diverse disadvantaged backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

·       A valid CA multi-subject or single subject teaching credential or Master’s degree at the start of employment or currently enrolled in a credential program or Master’s program.

·       Knowledge of and/or experience with TRIO programs.

·       Knowledge of and/or experience with Common Core State Standards.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·       Skills to establish, develop, and maintain supportive working relationships with all staff.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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