Urgently Require Options Supervising Teacher - Eligibility Pool (2023-24 School Year) in Thousand Oaks, CA

Job title: Options Supervising Teacher - Eligibility Pool (2023-24 School Year)

Company: Compass Charter Schools

Job description: Compass Charter School?s mission is to inspire and develop innovative, creative, self-directed learners, one scholar at a time. When we start with scholars, we start from a place of possibility. With scholars at the center, we have defined the desired competencies for Compass employees that support meaningful learning experiences and create the enabling conditions to bring our vision for scholars to life, creating a collaborative virtual learning community, inspiring scholars to appreciate the ways in which arts and sciences nurture a curiosity for life-long learning, and prepare scholars to take responsibility for their future success.



Compass fosters a work environment that is personalized, authentic, competency-based, inclusive and equitable. Our Core Values guide our work every day. Those Core Values are teamwork and achievement for all community members; inclusive, respectful communication and collaboration; and mutual respect and integrity.



Core Values: Achievement | Respect | Teamwork | Integrity | Communication



Although the Supervising Teacher (Options) has unique requirements and duties, we believe that all employees play a critical role in the success of each and every scholar. The following competencies are common across every employee:



Essential Competency



I am a Community Leader and understand that I am a member of a global society. I feel a sense of responsibility to make a contribution both at the local level and in the wider world.



This looks/sounds like:

• I embrace shared aspirations that drive organizational goals and actions.


• I support initiatives to allocate resources in alignment with our Framework for the Future and Blueprint for Success.


• I engage in a culture of high expectations and support in which each individual continuously strives to achieve our desired outcomes.


• I support the design of widespread access for educational partners that support meaningful, equitable learning experiences and opportunities.

I am an Effective Collaborator who participates effectively to build understanding of concepts and ideas and completes authentic tasks and projects. I actively listen, strive to understand others and seek to be understood, using these effective communication techniques to create a safe environment in which everyone feels valued and is inspired to achieve common goals.



This looks/sounds like:

• I provide resources and time to support educational partners to effectively meet the needs of each and every scholar.


• I leverage our shared ARTIC values to collaborate with colleagues and educational partners, to navigate ambiguity and to make difficult decisions required to achieve our desired outcomes.


• I incorporate and utilize strong communication systems to listen and inform colleagues, as well as our educational partners.


• I value educational partners as active participants in the learning process and scholar outcomes.

I am a Confident Learner who strives to be my best self and recognize my purpose and value, both inside and outside of Compass. I think critically and skillfully evaluate data and information as a guide to form beliefs and take action.



This looks/sounds like:

• I dedicate time to learn, practice and share my growth based on desired outcomes for all scholars.


• I consistently measure the impact of my collective practice on scholars? progress and utilize that assessment to inform next steps toward achieving our vision.


• I develop strong relationships through consistency, compassion, communication, and competence in my unique role.

I am an Innovator who doesn?t limit myself by what is. I seek to create something new and better in service of achieving my goals and the organizational goals. I synthesize information and explore multiple perspectives to find creative and realistic solutions.



This looks/sounds like:

• I support the transition from legacy expectations to the learner-centered conditions that support our Framework for the Future and Blueprint for Success.


• I leverage systems that embrace agency from individuals and teams.


• I provide access to the tools and resources scholars need to be successful, while also ensuring privacy, security, scholars? safety and well-being.


• I effectively use tools and resources to reflect and manage change, overcome hurdles, and measure impact.

These are additional, essential competencies for all Academic Staff to ensure each Compass Scholar receives the following educational experiences thereby ensuring progress toward the Compass Scholar Profile:



Essential Competency



I Personalize learning by tailoring to each scholar?s unique strengths, skills, interests, and needs.



This looks/sounds like:

• I develop scholar?s metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.


• I amplify scholar voice.


• I customize the learning experience.

I create Authentic, relevant learning experiences, grounded in real-world challenges that include applications for authentic audiences.



This looks/sounds like:

• I design real-world learning experiences.


• I promote anytime/anywhere learning.


• I spark collaboration.

I use Competency-Based Assessment, evidence-based instruction, assessments, and feedback cycles (based on progress toward desired knowledge, skills and dispositions) to drive learning.



This looks/sounds like:

• I use assessment and data as tools for learning.


• I plan with a competency-based approach.


• I leverage performance-based assessments.

I create Equitable and Inclusive learning communities that are collaborative and culturally relevant, where every scholar feels they belong and can tap into their full academic potential, contributing to the collective success of their community.



This looks/sounds like:

• I nurture a meaningful and engaging learning community.


• I cultivate a sense of belonging.


• I partner with scholars and their Learning Coaches to support each scholar?s ability to reach their full potential.

These are the essential requirements to serve in the Supervising Teacher (Options) role:

• Bachelor's degree and valid California Teaching Credential (as applicable to the position requirements) with English Language Learner Authorization.

• Multiple Subject and/or Single Subject


• 1 + years of verified and successful teaching experience in a public school setting.

• Experience working with blended, online, personalized, and/or virtual learning schools preferred.


• Experience and strong theoretical and practical knowledge base of educational best practices, recent research in education, and CA standards curriculum and objectives.


• Proficient in digital engagement: computer & software skills. (ie Google Suite and Microsoft), social media literacy (ie Twitter, Google Classroom, website navigation), information & communication (email, intranets), web & mobile applications, interpersonal & social networking skills, and student/school systems (ie student information system, digital courseware, online learning platforms).

Example duties for the Supervising Teacher (Options) may include:

• Collaborate with learning coaches, other CCS support staff and scholars to prepare the learning environment and learning objectives in accordance with scholars? learning styles and school?s philosophy, and assess regularly for academic growth and planning.

• Provide live, synchronous whole group, small group, and/or one on one data-driven instructional sessions that use research-based strategies to target scholar learning needs.


• Participate in Local and State assessment requirements and procedures, including any required screening tools.


• Collect and maintain all necessary documents of scholars on their roster to meet compliance requirements. Use the SIS to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of attendance, coursework, work samples, scholar logs, progress grades, and to submit scholar report cards and school-wide assessment records on time.


• Manage use of educational support funds for instructional material and services using professional judgment and accuracy following specified procedures.


• Conduct screenings, goal monitoring, and data collection to personalize and provide instructional support (in collaboration) with Education Specialists and other support staff to ensure all scholars (General, ELL, SPED, 504, etc) are successful academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally.


• Implement all IEP and 504 accommodations; utilize appropriate EL strategies (ex: SDAIE); and implement tiered interventions of the CCS MTSS framework.


• Prepare for and lead SST meetings regarding their scholars.


• information from data and utilize CCS resources to support scholar achievement.

Work Environment:



Position is based in an approved home office in the State of California. As the safety, adequacy, and functionality of the approved home office is key, approval must be provided to work from any other location with the exception of the Central Office. May be required to also work from the Central Office, Learning Center, or other Compass location as directed by supervisor or the Superintendent & CEO. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet the needs of scholars, Learning Coaches (parents), and staff. Must be able to travel throughout the State of California for school-related activities. Note - you will be required to notify HR if any work will be performed in San Francisco or out of state for any period of time for review and pre-approval.



The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Expected salary:

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

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