Job Announcement: Middle School Blended Learning Teachers

Please apply to: smekhitarian@incubatorschool.org Subject Line: Inc. Middle School Blended Learning Teacher

The Incubator School, an innovative LAUSD-UTLA pilot school on the Westside, is seeking experienced, passionate, exceptionally qualified, self-starting blended learning lab middle school teachers. Inc. launched with 6th and 7th grade classes in the 2013-2014 school year and will subsequently add one grade per year until it reaches full capacity as a 6-12 span school. For more information on pilot schools, please see www.utla.net/pilot. For more information on Inc., see www.incubatorschool.org

Key Characteristics of The Incubator School

Small school where all students are known well and supported to achieve at high levels Diverse community of students taught to become active, self-starting builders of their own education Innovative, challenging, project-based curriculum that engages all students Emphasis on eight core beliefs: everyone is important; mindsets matter; problems and mistakes are creative opportunities; a changing world requires changing learning; learning is relevant, personal, and fun; product is public; connecting is key; and boldness, integrity, tenacity, and effort Exploration of six types of learning: social and emotional learning; fundamental learning; deep learning; connective learning; technological learning; and maker learning Faculty committed to creating, learning, reflecting, collaborating, changing, and growing Faculty committed to building relationships with students, families, other faculty members, and community-based experts

Qualifications

Applying teachers MUST currently have an LAUSD contract AND be willing to sign a pilot school elect-towork agreement (which will be determined by school governance council) Commitment to develop and implement a rigorous mastery-based curriculum using technology to create a personalized educational experience for every student Regularly assessing student mastery and implementing consistent and effective intervention and enrichment accordingly to meet the needs of students Technological expertise and a willingness to expand and share this expertise Commitment to Inc.s core beliefs and iterative startup philosophy is essential, as is a passion for nurturing and inspiring a diverse student body Desire to build and grow the culture, processes, and institutions of a new school High level of flexibility and adaptability Ability to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff and involved parent body Deep content knowledge, innovative pedagogical practice, and a willingness to share both Developing expertise in Common Core and Next Gen Science Standards Comfort with administering assessments, analyzing data, modifying instruction in response to data Interests outside of school and a willingness to share these interests with the school community Multiple Subject Credential and a willingness to teach Core and Loop OR Secondary (Single Subject) Teaching Credential(s)/experience Experience working with 10-16 year-olds preferred Entrepreneurial/business experience, multilingualism, and/or blended learning experience a plus

To Apply
Please email a cover letter addressing your interest in Inc.s unique mission as well as information about your previous experience/personal qualifications. Please include a detailed resume and three references who can speak authentically about your teaching (one should be a parent or student). We welcome additional information, e.g. links to digital portfolios, websites, videos, student work, blogs, Linked In profiles, personal YouTube channels, Twitter handles, etc.