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Geffen Academy educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but created. Geffen Academy teachers possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement which demonstrates their ability to utilize and contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Teachers’ innovation is guided by our school’s mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex intellectual endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the World Languages Department Chair at Geffen Academy and the relevant division directors, Geffen Academy Educators will be responsible for the delivery of an excellent program of secondary school instruction, including participation in the creation of a course of study, offering excellent instruction to Geffen Academy’s students in as many as four (4) courses each term in the Middle School and Upper School program, and participating in a the life of Geffen Academy in a robust and fully engaged manner. This is a bargaining unit covered position.

Core Functions & Duties:
•Consistent with department leadership’s direction, collaborate with other educators in creation of the Geffen Academy program that meets the need and interests of Geffen Academy’s students
•In partnership with the department chair, evaluate and choose books, digital materials, experiential opportunities such as museum visits and theatrical performances, and other academic resources
•Participate in department representation at parent evenings and recruitment events
•Consistent with department leadership’s direction, assess the continued relevance and success of course offerings within the department
•Participate in committee work, whether the committee’s focus is solely within the department, or reaches to other parts of Geffen Academy enterprise
•Consistent with department leadership’s direction, participate in interdisciplinary instructional programs
• Serve as instructors/mentors/advisers of students’ independent projects
•Consistent with department leadership’s direction, orient new educators and establish appropriate mentoring relationships
• Engage in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Consistent with department leadership’s direction, orient new educators and establish appropriate mentoring relationships
• Meet as needed and directed with the department
• Participate in continuing professional development and/or training activities
• Be available to provide proper coverage of instructional work for both scheduled and unscheduled absences of colleagues
•Consistent with department leadership’s direction, assist in the selection and administration of proficiency assessments
• Be available to students and parents for any and all department related issues.
• Adhere to Geffen Academy and the University of California applicable policies, procedures, and established protocols. Read and adhere to the school norms, protocols and requirements as outlined in the school handbooks
•Consistent with department leadership’s direction, collaborate with relevant UCLA faculty in devising programs that enable Geffen Academy’s students to take advantage of Geffen Academy’s relationship with a research university operating at the cutting edge of knowledge creation
• This list of duties is not exhaustive

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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