ABOUT CESAR CHAVEZ PCS FOR PUBLIC POLICYCesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy opened in 1998 with a mission to prepare students to succeed in competitive colleges and to empower them to use public policy to create a more just, free, and equal world.Now, over 20 years later, Chavez provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, a unique public policy program, and a safe and supportive learning environment with comprehensive support services. Chavez is located in the Parkside community in Northeast D.C. To learn more about Chavez, visit chavezschools.org. POSITION SUMMARYTeachers are highly effective and dedicated educators committed to the mission of Chavez Schools. Chavez teachers are focused on building relationships with students and are accountable for their students academic growth and the schools success. Teaching positions at Chavez are full-time, salaried, 10-month positions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Instruction

• Planning: Develops instructional plans that provide cognitively engaging learning opportunities that ensure all students construct knowledge to achieve mastery of the stated learning objectives at a high level
• Motivating: Provides activities and content that are consistently organized to be personally meaningful and relevant
• Rigor: Creates learning experiences and assignments that demand students think in multiple ways about complex problems that requires them to apply knowledge and skills
• Opportunities to Revise Work: Develops systems that require students to revise work to meet high standards of excellence
• Use of Assessment Data: Consistently uses assessment data to make timely instructional decisions to inform instruction and assign activities

Classroom Management

• Expectations: Establishes high academic and behavior expectations for every student
• Respectful Culture: Fosters interactions and relationships of interdependence and respect
• Routines: Ensures all available time is maximized thru established classroom norms

School Community

• Reflective Practice: Collaborates and engages in reflective inquiry with peers and administrators for the purpose of improving instructional practice and student and teacher learning
• Collaboration with Parents: Ensures frequent and timely communication with parents and guardians about goals of instruction and student progress
• Upholds School and Organization Norms: Assumes a leadership role in modeling school and organizational policies and timelines and encourages others to support them

Public Policy

• As part of teaching duties, work with Public Policy Manager to implement high quality instruction in senior thesis
• Take part in planning and execution of public policy events including Symposium, professionalism day, and others
• As part of Fellowship teaching duties, work with Public Policy Manager to ensure all students are placed into appropriate fellowship experiences
• Engage in consistent reflection and review of curriculum and programs in order to best meet Chavezs annual goals and mission

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILL REQUIRED

• Bachelors degree
• Achieved Highly Qualified designation as defined by Chavez Schools
• Demonstrated substantive knowledge through study or experience of public policy process
• Experience facilitating a student-centered classroom (cooperative learning, inquiry or project- based learning)
• Experience using a varied repertoire of instructional strategies
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Demonstrated success in using data to monitor student understanding and drive practice
• Exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
• Think strategically and proactively problem-solve
• Work with only the highest ethical standards
• Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and schools constant learning and development.
• Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback

HOW TO APPLYApply today!NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. In accordance with Mayor's Order 2021-109, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy requires all staff to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or obtain an approval for exemption due to medical or religious reasons.ADA SPECIFICATIONS: This position will be based at one of Chavez Schools campus locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about the building. In addition, travel between Chavez campuses or to other sites will be required, frequency to depend on the needs of the school and position. The employee is regularly required to speak audibly, see, listen actively, and use hands to handle objects while performing the duties of this job. This position requires the ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and filing cabinets. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.AAP/EEO Statement: Chavez Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chavez Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Chavez Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chavez Schools employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Disclaimer: This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.