General Education or Special Education Certificated Teacher Resource
Altus Schools
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Experience working with middle and/or secondary students.
- Experience with specialized student populations preferred.
- Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.
- Years of experience working directly with middle and/or secondary students.
- Preferably have experience working with specialized student populations (English Learners, Homeless, Foster Youth, etc.).
- Possession of a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.
- TB Clearance
- Obtain Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance through the DOJ and FBI.
Responsibilities
- Grade student work within 72 hours.
- Provide tutoring sessions to small groups in various subjects.
- Communicate with students and parents regarding academic progress.
- Provide tutoring sessions to small groups in Math, ELA, Social Science, Physical & Life Sciences, Pathways Exhibition, CTE & General Electives and VAPA & World Languages
- Support each individual student’s Pathways Personalized Education Plan (PPEP)
- Assist and monitor the completion of all Naviance surveys
- Sign and abide by all educational testing affidavits
- Communicate with students and parents, related to school events, academic engagement, and progress
- Assist teachers with testing and supervision
- Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development throughout the school year
- Assist in conducting student home visits
- Support teachers with resource center management related to a safe environment and supportive school culture
- Support teachers with the development of a monthly resource center calendar
- Partner with instructional staff to develop a field trip plan aligned to the school’s annual instructional plan
- Guest Speaker/Pathway Portfolio panel assistance
- CTR should support the resource center in making connections with local community members to serve as guest speakers and/or Pathway Portfolio panel members
- CTR should partner with teachers to make connections within the community
- CTR should help maintain a clean, organized learning environment for students
- Provide training and support to new CTRs
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in regular and ongoing marketing and community outreach activities and events to ensure students and parents are aware of the school as a free public option
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in regular and ongoing student retention activities and strategies to ensure no student drops out and current and previous students are aware of the school as a free public option
- Perform other duties as assigned or changed with or without notice
- Maintain consistent and regular attendance
Skills
Education
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Job description
BASIC FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direct supervision of a general education teacher, the successful candidate will assist in the academic program in grades K-5 and/or 6-12 and support operations of the resource center. Certificated Teacher Resource (CTRs) are a key part of each resource center’s instructional team. The CTR position is hourly and full-time, 40 hours per week. CTRs are role models for our students, and are expected to look, act, and speak, as representatives of the school at all times.
- Grade student work within 72 hours of receipt
- Provide constructive feedback to students
- Follow grading rigor reference guide
- Provide tutoring sessions to small group of students in Math, ELA, Social Science, Physical & Life Sciences, Pathways Exhibition, CTE & General Electives and VAPA & World Languages
- Support each individual student’s Pathways Personalized Education Plan (PPEP)
- Assist and monitor the completion of all Naviance surveys
- Sign and abide by all educational testing affidavits
- Communicate with students and parents, related to school events, academic engagement, and progress
- Assist teachers with testing and supervision
- Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development throughout the school year
- Assist in conducting student home visits
- Support teachers with resource center management related to a safe environment and supportive school culture
- Support teachers with the development of a monthly resource center calendar
- Partner with instructional staff to develop a field trip plan that is aligned to the school’s annual instructional plan
- Guest Speaker/Pathway Portfolio panel assistance
- CTR should support the resource center in making connections with local community members to serve as guest speakers and/or Pathway Portfolio panel members
- CTR should partner with teachers to make connections within the community
- CTR should help maintain a clean, organized learning environment for students
- Provide training and support to new CTRs
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in regular and ongoing marketing and community outreach activities and events to ensure students and parents are aware of the school as a free public option
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in regular and ongoing student retention activities and strategies to ensure no student drops out and current and previous students are aware of the school as a free public option
- Perform other duties as assigned or changed with or without notice
- Maintain consistent and regular attendance
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- California 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
- Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction
- Years of experience working directly with middle and/or secondary students.
- Preferably have experience working with specialized student populations (English Learners, Homeless, Foster Youth, etc.)
- Possession of a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation
- TB Clearance
- Obtain Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance through the DOJ and FBI
- Understand the school’s Vision, Mission, and Values
- Demonstrate respect and appreciation for differences in values, languages, and customs among home, school, and community
- Possess excellent organizational, time management, and record-keeping skills
- General understanding of instructional strategies for middle and secondary students
- General knowledge of California Common Standards in core subject areas (math, science, social science, English)
- Standard software applications such as Microsoft Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint
ENVIRONMENT: Indoor, office setting; exposure to computer screens.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Hearing and speaking to exchange information with students, staff, and parents; seeing to read, proofread, perform clerical tasks and periodic work on a computer screen; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; driving a vehicle to attend visits at resource centers and staff meetings.
The following items will be required with application submission:
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of official or unofficial college transcripts for all coursework completed)
- Cover Letter
- Letters of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the last two years, including one from a direct supervisor)
- Resume
208 work day contract - 11 month; 100% onsite (Monday-Friday)
When applying, candidates will select their preferred Altus School. Links are provided below for more information, or click this link to view schools by county: Locations by County - Altus Schools
- Altus Schools Mirus: www.altusmirus.com
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Altus Schools!
Altus Schools is a network of innovative, WASC-accredited public charter schools dedicated to transforming the lives of students in grades TK–12 through personalized education. For more than 30 years, Altus has redefined what learning can look like—offering students a flexible, individualized approach that meets them where they are and helps them achieve their personal and academic goals.
Our award-winning program features:
- Customized course plans built around each student’s needs and interests
- One-on-one teacher support in a caring, inclusive environment
- Individualized college and career planning to prepare students for the future
- Flexible scheduling that empowers students to take ownership of their learning
Altus Schools is proud to be a two-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2015 and 2021)—the nation’s highest honor for performance excellence. As the first K–12 school system to earn this distinction and the only educational organization to receive it twice, Altus sets the benchmark for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in education.
Our unique “University Model” blends independent study with in-person labs and tutorials at safe, modern, and technology-rich resource centers across San Diego County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Together, our educators, students, and families create a collaborative community that inspires success and lifelong learning.
Join Altus Schools—where innovation, support, and excellence come together to help every student thrive.
For more information visit our website at: altus4u.com
Qualified applicants will first complete a brief work-styles/behavioral survey and a math assessment. Candidates who successfully complete this initial phase will be invited to a panel interview with School Administrators. Candidates recommended from the first interview will advance to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent of School Services and Founding Director, and the Superintendent of School Services and Founder.
Please note that not all applicants will be invited to interview, and only those selected will be contacted regarding next steps. Hiring decisions are made based on the full evaluation process, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants.
Employees are eligible for coverage beginning the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance, and a variety of employee-paid voluntary benefits. The benefits are 100% employer-paid for the employee and all eligible dependents!
This position contributes to CalSTRS retirement.
Altus Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees.
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