Credentialed Teacher - High School Advanced Math

Credentialed Teacher - High School Advanced Math

Base pay range: $63,403.00/yr - $91,524.00/yr

Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system that includes non-profit preschools, a network of tuition‑free public charter schools (TK‑12), and a school of education offering master’s programs and teacher preparation accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. We serve Sacramento and San Bernardino counties and focus on closing the African American achievement gap.

To graduate high-achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.

To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.

We follow the Five Pillars:
1) High Expectations,
2) Choice and Commitment,
3) More Time,
4) Focus on Results,
5) Citizenship.

Provide a high-quality instructional program within a small school environment where every student can reach their fullest potential and acquire the tools needed to prepare for college. Build a personal relationship with each student, establish a culture of high expectations, and uphold the mission, vision, and values of Fortune School.

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Fortune School of Education Instructional Guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and analyze results; refine and differentiate instruction based on data and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Assume leadership in aspects of school development.
• Communicate regularly with students and families about classroom activities and progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure full engagement.
• Participate in professional development and work closely with lead teachers, the principal, and instructional coaches.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate to address them.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Fortune School.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

• Experience in assessment, emphasizing student achievement as the primary outcome.
• Systematic assessment and monitoring of student progress using objective, verifiable information.
• Collaboration with the principal to identify and respond to at‑risk students.
• Referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed.
• Provision of meaningful information to parents/guardians about student progress.
• Maintenance of grading, reporting, and promotion policies and practices.
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject‑specific frameworks and assessments.
• Ability and willingness to implement Fortune School Instructional Guidelines and best practices.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
• Ability to reflect and improve instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, community, and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid California Teaching Credential – Single Subject (Math).
• Certification for teaching English Language Learners.
• Preferred: 1+ year of teaching experience as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant.

• Office environment: frequent interruptions.
• Outdoor environment: travel to school sites, meetings, and workshops.

• Hearing and speaking to conduct group training and communication.
• Reading printed material and computer screens.
• Hearing and comprehending speech at normal volumes.
• Dexterity to operate keyboard and other office equipment.
• Capability for knee‑hinge, bending, and reaching overhead.
• Ability to climb stairs, walk, sit for extended periods, and lift up to 10 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.

• Paid Time Off: 12 paid sick days and 2 paid floater days.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan – Fortune matches up to 4% after one year of employment.
• Paid Teacher Induction Program.