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.

Core Values: Achievement | Respect | Teamwork | Integrity | Communication (ARTIC)

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.

These are the essential requirements to serve in the Teacher in Residence 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.
• Proficiency in applying and learning digital engagement, communication, computer and software tools, including but not limited to Google Workplace, Microsoft Office, AI applications, project management and digital communication tools (e.g., Gmail, ParentSquare),  Learning management Systems (e.g., Google Classroom), student information systems (e.g., School Pathways), and various social media platforms as appropriate and online learning platforms (e..g, Accelerate Education).

These are the desired skills to serve in the Teacher in Residence role:

• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technology, software, and evolving laws, regulations. Policies and procedures.
• A collegial approach to teamwork.
• Ability to connect, assess and support scholars and families remotely.
• Assimilate and organize information quickly to support scholars adjusting to change.

Essential duties and responsibilities for the Teacher in Residence may include:

• Assume the supervising teacher role and responsibilities during temporary vacancies, leaves or as needed.
• 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 academic support to teachers and scholars, including curriculum assistance and on-call substitute teaching as needed.
• Communicate class objectives, weekly assignments, homework requirements, grading rubrics, and scales to scholars and learning coaches.
• Monitor scholar progress, provide constructive feedback, and support mastery of subject content.
• Utilize diverse teaching methods to create opportunities for deep understanding and differentiated instruction for scholars of all ability levels, including those with special needs.
• Analyze benchmark exam results to deliver targeted instruction for low-performing scholars and collaborate with departments to ensure curriculum accessibility.
• Maintain accurate records in student information systems, including but not limited to,  attendance, coursework, scholar logs, report cards, contacts, and assessment data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support scholars with additional needs and implement inclusive teaching strategies.
• Participate in scholar recruitment and retention initiatives, engagement activities, and school-wide events.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and contribute to staff training initiatives.
• Assist in achieving department and organizational goals by providing support and collaboration as needed.
• Implement all IEP and 504 accommodations; utilize appropriate EL strategies (e.g., SDAIE); and implement tiered interventions of the CCS MTSS framework.
• Prepare for, participate in,  and/or lead meetings to support scholars (eg,. SST, IEP)
• Apply information from data and utilize CCS resources to support scholar achievement. Support scholars in ordering the appropriate resources needed based on their master agreement, courses, and interest/aptitude.
• Apply Compass and Independent Study policy, procedure and regulations to ensure accurate and compliant attendance and practices, including but not limited too, supporting collection of work samples and attendance, and documentation in contact manager..
• Support the application and grading of assignments and standards with integrity with Compass gradebooks, Learning Management Systems, and curriculum alignment.

Additional Duties 

• Other duties as assigned.

Although the Teacher in Residence 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

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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.

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

This looks/sounds like:

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

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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.

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.

• 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.
• Proficiency in applying and learning digital engagement, communication, computer and software tools, including but not limited to Google Workplace, Microsoft Office, AI applications, project management and digital communication tools (e.g., Gmail, ParentSquare),  Learning management Systems (e.g., Google Classroom), student information systems (e.g., School Pathways), and various social media platforms as appropriate and online learning platforms (e..g, Accelerate Education).