The Cottonwood School offers dynamic homeschooling pathways for TK-12: a uniquely personalized, whole-learner approach that nurtures academic, social, and emotional achievement. The Cottonwood school is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. We take an integrative approach that education is more than academic learning. We understand that a rich education includes social and emotional development as well as a strong academic foundation.
Our Homestudy Pathway fosters holistic learning through the many activities and events we offer each month—field trips, workshops, hands-on, experiential activities.
Our Cottonwood College Prep Academy is a hybrid on-site High School Pathway that offers Montessori-inspired project-based learning that encourages collaboration and creativity.
At The Cottonwood School, we envision a world where students flourish, communities thrive, and staff are fulfilled.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Vacancies: 01
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Instruction and with the support of an Instructional Administrator, the Homeschool Teacher is responsible for the education of assigned TK-12th grade students and will create an individualized and flexible program favorable for learning and personal growth. In addition, the Homeschool Teacher will support instruction based on the California Common Core State Standards and will address student needs for academic intervention and enrichment. The Homeschool Teacher will also work with the student’s parents to provide guidance, resources, and strategies to ensure optimal learning and positive social/emotional development. Student Caseload: 28-34*
*Student caseloads outside the range require administrative approval
Reports to: Instructional Administrator
Pay Scale: Schedule A
Work Calendar: 190
Classification: Certificated
FLSA Status: Exempt
Staff Assigned: None
Work Location: Sandstone location*
*School will accommodate telecommuting requests
Duties and Responsibilities:
? Serve and support students in TK-12th grade. E
? Meet with students and parents at least once every 20 school days to review each
student’s work and ensure each student is making satisfactory progress. E
? Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of the California Common Core State
Standards. E
? Provide direct and indirect instruction. E
? Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with students and their parents. E
? Develop customized short and long-term plans for each child and address the
specific individual needs of the student. E
? Prepare students for all required assessments. E
? Collect and analyze assessment data for educational planning and determine
appropriate interventions. E
? Evaluate each student’s progress. E
? Review and approve enrichment orders for materials and services that support the
student’s learning plan in accordance with school policies. E
? Complete required paperwork and necessary records promptly. E
? Provide an inviting, exciting, and innovative learning environment. E
? Encourage student participation in local and state-mandated testing to measure student performance. E
? Participate in proctoring all internal and state-mandated testing and provide needed
preparation materials for students. E
? Complete all compliance items accurately and in a timely manner (examples: master
agreements, attendance logs, work samples/records, learning logs, progress reports,
assignment sheets, report cards, etc.) E
? Actively participate in SST, 504, and Special Education meetings, processes, and
supports as needed. E
? Provide input and documentation as requested by the special education case managers,
student support coordinators, and/or service providers. E
? Attend all required meetings and professional development training. E
? Plan and coordinate regional events such as field trips, community service clubs,
performances, promotion/graduation, etc. in alignment with monthly and yearly
expectations. E
? Serve on school committees, participate in school and community activities, and represent the school as appropriate. E
? Complete annual Community Building Commitments. E
? Perform other duties as assigned. E
Work Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. These physical standards are generic, and tasks may vary depending on the school site or specialized site assignment. The information contained in this physical standards description is for compliance with the Americans with Disability Act and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
? Continuously - Sufficient strength, stamina (including physical, mental, and emotional),
physical ability, and mobility to visually observe and assist students.
? Continuously - Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
? Occasionally - Bend at the waist, kneel, stoop, squat, reach, and crouch.
? Seldom - Work variable hours
? Seldom - Lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing approximately 20 pounds.
? Occasionally - Ability to reach in all directions including overhead and horizontally.
? Continuously - Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment including computer
keyboard/mouse and standard office equipment necessary to do job functions.
? Continuously - Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community
members.
? Continuously - Comply with timelines and deadlines with frequent interruptions.
? Occasionally - Travel for department meetings and school training/in-service meetings.
? Continuously - See to operate equipment, read and understand written material, and
ability to detect information displayed on a computer screen.
? Seldom - Restrain students when necessary.
Physical Demands Frequency Definitions Based on an 8-hour day:
? Never = 0%
? Seldom = 1 - 10% (less than 45 minutes)
? Occasionally = 11 - 33% (up to 3.0 hours)
? Frequently = 34 - 66% (up to 6 hours)
? Continuously = 67 - 100% (more than 6 hours)
Environment including Hazardous Conditions:
This position may include indoor offices/classrooms and outdoor work (including eating and common area(s), auditorium, playground(s), restroom(s), stairs if applicable, and parking lot(s)) with the following possible exposures: dust; wind; sun; insects; bloodborne pathogens and biohazardous waste; variances in weather conditions (snow, rain, sleet, etc.); noise which can
range from quiet to loud; fast-paced work environment with possible stressful situations and need to multi-task; traffic congestion; playground projectiles such as baseballs, footballs, basketballs, etc.; intervening physically to stop conflicts between angry or emotionally upset students; and, dealing with students, parents, employees and the general public who may
exhibit unpredictable or anti-social behavior. Employees in this position may have a higher level of exposure to illness or infection from students. May be exposed to students who may ask inappropriately personal questions, display socially unacceptable behavior, display physically aggressive behavior, and insult your personal characteristics including appearance, age, sex, and race. There is also frequent contact with staff and the public.
Right to Revise:
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the School reserves the right to revise
this job description as necessary without advance notice.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice
E = Essential
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, The Cottonwood School offers eligible Full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that can include: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Life & Disability, 403(b) and 457(b) plans, an Employee assistance program, Flexible Spending accounts for Health care and dependent care, pet insurance and more!
Qualifications/Skills:
? Knowledge of various learning modalities and educational philosophies.
? Knowledge of effective strategies, curriculum, and instruction to support all students.
? Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and educational programs.
? Professional oral and written communication skills in English, including academic report writing.
? Proficiency in operating standard office equipment including a variety of software applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google (docs, sheets, forms, drives), and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom,
Google Chat, etc.).
? Ability to organize, prioritize, work under time constraints, and be flexible in an environment of multiple tasks.
? Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
? Must have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability.
? Must be able to maintain accurate records.
? Must live in the Northern California, Sacramento area and be able to commute to El Dorado Hills.
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
? Valid California teaching credential
? Multiple Subject Credential preferred
? English Learner Authorization
? Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
? Valid California Driver's License
? To serve TK students, educators must meet the requirements in the TCS Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten policy.