Adjunct Instructor (Math) District Intern Program (Part-Time)
Sacramento, CA
Home Office - Classified – Higher Education /
Stipend /
On-site
About the Employer
Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.
Our Mission:
To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.
Our Vision:
To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.
Our Approach:
At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.
Job Summary: Primary Faculty Responsibilities: - Teach graduate level credentialing courses online, onsite, and/or in a hybrid delivery format: Content Specific Seminar – Mathematics
Primary Responsibilites
- Advise and mentor candidates of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Participate in curriculum and instructional development.
- Attend regularly scheduled institutional, regional, and statewide meetings and symposia.
- Assist in developing schedules for courses and cohort programs.
- Establish and maintain communities of practice, positive climate and relationships with faculty and staff.
- Educate and engage faculty, candidates, and interns through formal class presentations, workshops, and trainings as necessary.
- Analyze data and create reports on accreditation data and requirements and ensure compliance with local, state, regional, and federal policies.
- Ensure program and candidate compliance with state licensure requirements.
- Create, maintain, and update accurate systems to track program data ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Work with supervisor to maintain and update assessment data, per state requirements.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create and maintain ongoing program review in accordance with shifting accreditation standards.
- Work with supervisors to maintain Teacher Preparation Program policies and procedures in all documents, records, and websites.
Required Qualifications
- An earned master’s degree from a regionally accredited university in Teacher Education or a Subject Matter Discipline (English, Math, History-Social Science, PE, World Language, etc.).
- Experience teaching within the TK-12 educational system (English, Math, History-Social Science, PE, World Language, etc.).
- Experience utilizing the latest research-based strategies in critical pedagogy, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and funds of community cultural wealth.
- Experience utilizing alternative forms of assessment with K-12 grade-levels and ability to guide district interns in the development and use of standards-based assessments.
- Experience teaching at the higher education level or with a credentialing program.
- Ability to support candidates.
- Ability to provide resources for addressing the needs of English Learners and Students with Special Needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional team.
Desired Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate/terminal degree from a regionally accredited university in Teacher Education or a Subject Matter Discipline (English, Math, History-Social Science, PE, World Language, etc.).
- Exemplary record of teaching.
- Evidence of effective teaching in higher education settings, including working with adult learners.
- Possess a valid teaching credential.
- An established or emerging line of applied research (including presentations at state and national conferences).
- A record of collaboration with school districts and community partners.
- Experience designing, developing, and delivering online courses.
- Experience in program assessment.
$56.65 - $56.65 an hour
Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
