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Lashon Academy is a charter school organization located in the cities of Van Nuys, and Los Angeles. We currently offer a K-8 program in Van Nuys and a k-6 program in the City. We are proud of our strong academic program, enriching arts and dance program, and the integration of Hebrew language program.


Our administrators attribute these academic successes to strong leadership within the schools themselves, a core of talented and dedicated teachers and staff members as well as strong parental and community support.


If you are interested in any of the available opportunities please submit a resume, cover letter, relevant documents to our Human Resource department at [email protected].

 

LAST UPDATED August, 2023

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Available Positions

Overview:

The Elementary Teacher will create a flexible program and environment which promotes
learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils and good relationships
with parents and other staff members; motivate pupils to develop the skills, attitudes and
knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued academic growth

Benefits include: Retirement 403b plan, 100% Medical, vision, dental coverage 

Competitive Salary  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Progress

  • Uses knowledge of curriculum and the standards of student performance to plan
    appropriate long and short-term goals.
  • Uses student progress data to design classroom instruction and instructional intervention.
  • Covers appropriate content as determined by the curriculum and provides opportunities for
    students to participate in a variety of learning activities.
  • Designs and implements appropriate instructional interventions for students slow to achieve mastery or for students show have already achieved mastery.
  • Evaluates pupil’s academic performance and social growth; prepares progress reports and
    communicates with parents and pupils on the individual pupil’s progress.

Instructional Methodologies

  • Observes school policies and procedures and adopted administrative regulations pertaining
    to instruction.
  • Plans daily lessons to achieve identified lesson objectives with primary focus on student
    engagement and student success.
  • Has a wide range of instructional and assessment strategies and uses them appropriately.
  • Uses appropriate questioning strategies to elicit basic facts and concepts, to encourage the
    exchange of ideas or information among students, and to stimulate higher-level thinking.
  • Extends beyond the basic subject matter to bridge and reinforce knowledge from a variety
    of interrelated sources.

Learning Environment

  • Is aware and sensitive at all times as to what is happening in the classroom.
  • Demonstrates a genuine respect for all students.
  • Creates opportunities for student collaboration, decision-making, team building, leadership,
    and other transferable skills.
  • Adheres to consistent discipline and character development program to maintain school
    standards of pupil behavior in and out of the classroom.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, functional and attractive room.

Professional Development 

  • Plans and pursues a program of personal professional growth; participates in appropriate  school, county and statewide in-service education activities. 
  • Actively participates in the evaluation process.
  • Participates in required staff development and committee work.
  • Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other Para-professionals,  including parent volunteers.

Professional Conduct 

  • Maintains universally accepted standard of conduct for teachers.
  • Maintains fair and equitable relationships with students.
  • Remains forthright, clear, honest and respectful in communications with parents and  recognizes their importance as partners in the educational process.
  • Actively contributes as a member of a grade level, departmental or faculty team and is  supportive of other staff members and their efforts.

Qualifications 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
  • Knowledge of subject mater, including California Common Core Standards and subject specific frameworks
  • Knowledge of assessments
  • Ability and willingness to implement the Readers and Writers Workshop Model

Minimum Educational Level 

  • Bachelors degree
  • Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required
  • English Language Learner Authorization required
  • NCLB Highly Qualified required

Required Documents 

  • References (on original letterhead, signed and recently dated) from all employers covering  the last (3) years. 
  • CA credential with an English Learner (EL) authorization
  • Basic Skills Requirements (i.e. CBEST or Approved Out-of-State Basics Skills Exam)
  • Verification of Highly Qualified/No Child Left Behind (HQ/NCLB) compliance (i.e. Subject  Matter Exam/Subject Matter Waiver/NCLB letter)
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • Resume

  1. Please email all required documents along with your resume & cover letter to [email protected]

Overview:

The Special Education Teacher must develop positive relationships with all students, staff, and families in order to provide our special education department with the collaboration and professionalism needed to support an excellent special education department. Additionally, the Special Education Teacher will manage the SST process school-wide.

The Special Education Teacher will report directly to the Special Education Coordinator.

Salary: This is a full-time position. We offer a competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.

Performance and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain knowledge of current Special Education regulations and best practices.
  • Develop IEP’s in accordance with federal, state and district standards.
  • Create and maintain Special Education documentation as required by federal,state and district regulations.
  • Manage IEP’s in district’s SIRAS program.
  • Ensure IEP timeline compliance of assigned caseload.
  • Develop positive relationships with parents and families in order to engagethem in the IEP process and keep them apprised of student progress.
  • Assist with the development of 504 plans.
  • Collaborate with service providers to ensure the full continuum of services.
  • Identify groups of learners with specific targeted learning needs.
  • Work closely with administration and teachers to ensure implementation of curriculum and instruction to meet all IEP goals.
Qualifications and Desired Characteristics:
  • An appropriate valid California Special Education Teaching Credential
  • Successful classroom experience
  • Knowledge of SIRAS preferred
  • Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
  • Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
  • Detail-oriented team player willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done
  • Maintain accurate records for reporting purposes
  • Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the school’s mission
  • Spanish-speaking preferred but not required

Please email all required documents along with your resume & cover letter to [email protected]

 

Overview of Responsibilities 

Benefits: Retirement 403b plan, medical, vision & dental coverage  & Competitive Salary 
 
Instructional Coaching
  • Create coaching cycles for all 3-5 teachers (city/valley)
  • Provide frequent feedback to teachers regarding instruction
  • Update coaching cycle needs and attend bi-weekly instructional admin meetings
  • Review lesson plans
Small Group Instruction
  • Create and develop TA schedules, assignments, and academic content
  •  Work with Academic Administrator to adjust based on data
State testing prep
  • Schedules
  • Tech review
  • Incentive programs
  • SBAC Bootcamp
Teacher Coverage
  • exhaust sub options first
Student Success Team
  •  Oversight of all academic SST’s point of contact for escalation or insight
Support Dean in evaluation of intervention curriculum and fidelity of implementation
Create and lead professional development sessions as appropriate

Requirements

  • At least 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching in a public-school setting

  • Clear CA Multiple Subject Credential

  • Experience in coaching, delivering professional development and/or school team leader

  • Knowledge of student intervention supports

  • Knowledge of ELD strategies and best practices

  • Experience administering and preparing students for CAASPP testing

      1. Please email all required documents along with your resume & cover letter to [email protected]

Overview

Applicants should be knowledgeable in supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students in grades TK-4. The selected Para-professional will collect data related to behavior and mental health needs, implement behavioral strategies to support skill acquisition, and monitor behavior supports under the direction of the school Resource Teacher and Principal.

Essential Duties

Assist a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction and supervision of an individual student and/or several students, with behavioral needs; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various academic and social skills. Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions:

  • Assist teacher(s) with instruction of either an individual, or small groups of students in various learning situations including basic academic and/or specialized subject areas
  • Provide teacher with relevant feedback and information on student behavior
  • Assist staff in assessing student behavior and implementing appropriate and positive behavior interventions
  • Assist in supervision of students in the classroom, on the playground, and during meal times to maintain effective learning and safe play/recreational environment
  • Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress to teacher(s) regarding student performance and behavior
Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants should have working knowledge of the principles and practices of age appropriate child development and guidance applicable for an educational setting; working knowledge of autism and other developmental disabilities preferred. Applicants should have well-developed interpersonal skills to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, students, and parents in formal and informal settings. Applicants should be able to exercise extreme levels of patience when working with students, demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of individual students, and apply the principles of positive behavior support.

Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis experience required.

Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent
  • Completion of two years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate’s or higher level degree
  • Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis required
  • Completion of post-high school courses in Psychology, Child Development, Education, Special Education or related field is desirable

Requirements:

  • Background Clearance
  • Tuberculosis Clearance
  • First Aide/CPR certification

  1. Please email  your resume & cover letter to [email protected]

Overview 

The Hebrew instructor will create a flexible program and environment which promotes learning and personal growth; Establish effective rapport with pupils and good relationships with parents and other staff members; Motivate pupils to develop the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued academic growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Methodologies and Student Progress
  • Observes school policies and procedures and adopted administrative regulations pertaining to instruction.
  • Plans daily lessons to achieve identified lesson objectives with primary focus on student engagement and student success.
  • Uses knowledge of curriculum and the standards of student performance to plan appropriate long and short–term goals.
  • Uses student progress data to design classroom instruction.
  • Evaluates pupil’s academic performance and social growth; prepares progress reports and communicates with parents and pupils on the individual pupil’s progress.
Learning Environment
  • Is aware and sensitive at all times as to what is happening in the classroom.
  • Demonstrates a genuine respect for all students.
  • Creates opportunities for student collaboration, decision–making, team building, leadership, and other transferable skills.
  • Adheres to consistent discipline and character development program to maintain school standards of pupil behavior in and out of the classroom.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, functional and attractive room.
Professional Development
  • Plans and pursues a program of personal professional growth; participates in appropriate school, county and statewide in–service education activities.
  • Actively participates in the evaluation process.
  • Participates in required staff development and committee work.
  • Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other Paraprofessionals, including parent volunteers.
Professional Conduct
  • Maintains universally accepted standards of conduct for teachers.
  • Maintains fair and equitable relationships with students.
  • Remains forthright, clear, honest and respectful in communications with parents and recognizes their importance as partners in the educational process.
  • Actively contributes as a member of a grade level, departmental or faculty team and is supportive of other staff members and their efforts.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
  • Modern Hebrew Native/Fluent in Modern Hebrew
  • Ability and willingness to implement the Proficiency Approach to teaching language
  • Knowledge and experience in the Proficiency Approach is an advantage
  • A CA teaching credential is an asset
Required Documents
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • References (on original letterhead, signed and dated) from all employers covering the last (3) years.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • Resume
Please email all required documents along with your cover letter to [email protected]

Overview:

The job of the School Community Recruiter is to provide specialized services involving the school in relation to parents and/or the community at large. This person will also be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive and innovative recruitment program to attract new families.

The Community Relations Coordinator will report directly to the Principal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with parents on behalf of the school for the purposes of ensuring that an ongoing partnership between the home and school is formed.
  • Conduct parent meetings for the purpose of gaining information and/or discussing school news.
  • Organize various activities for the purposes of providing support to the school and parents, showcasing student work, and celebrating the diversity of the community.
  • Handle all aspects of the school’s publications such as newsletters, brochures, bulletins, and letters.
  • Represent the school in various community organizations and community events.
  • Provide strategic direction and planning for media relations.
  • Develop and post content for the school’s Facebook, Twitter, and website; working directly with staff, faculty, students, and parents.
  • Monitor the school’s social media content and comments to ensure the pages are current, comprehensive and visually inviting.
  • Develop and coordinate innovative approaches to recruitment. Establish program standards, goals, and strategies to achieve recruitment objectives.
  • Conducts oral presentations and events to encourage school enrollment.
  • Prepares a wide variety of student recruitment promotional materials such as releases, brochures, and public service announcements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in an area relevant to coordinating and directing school/community relations such as public relations, mass communication, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Sales/cold calling experience 
  • Mastery of communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal)
  • Proficiency with current technology for performance of duties; including graphics design and publication software.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Previous experience in a public school environment preferred
  • Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
  • Detail-­‐oriented team player willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done
  • Knowledge of principles of public relations, publicity, marketing, and grant writing
  • Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the school’s mission

Please submit resume and cover letter to [email protected] [email protected]

General Description

Office Clerk Is Responsible For Coordinating School Activities And Helping To Oversee
The School Office While Interfacing With Students, Teachers, Parents And Administrators.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Coordinate All Front Office Activities And Monitor Activities Of Other Classified Staff.
  • Compose Or Transcribe From Rough Draft, Correspondence, Bulletins,
    Memorandums, And Other Material.
  • Track Daily Student Attendance Reports; Compile And File Student Grade And
    Attendance Reports And Other School Records.
  • Direct Students Encountering Problems To The Appropriate Personnel (I.e.,
    Principal, Or AP).
  • Order And Dispense School Supplies.
  • Take And Transcribe Meeting Notes And Disperse Information.
  • Maintain Calendar Of School Events.
  • Provide First Aid To Students When Necessary.
  • Additional Duties As Assigned.
  • Answer Telephones.
  • Translate Documents.

Office Clerk Expectations

  • Arrive To Work And Attend Any Meetings Or Appointments In A Timely Manner.
  • Maintain Professional Standards In The Office And The School.
  • Participate In Lashon Academy And Individual Professional Development
    Programs.
  • Participate In Other Events Aimed At Promoting Or Developing Lashon Academy
    (I.e., Student Recruitment).

Requires Knowledge Of

  • Lashon Academy General Policies, Procedures And Mission Statement.
    School Office Operations.
  • First Aid And CPR (Preferred).
 
  • Requires Ability To
      • Work Effectively And Collaboratively In A “Start‐Up” Environment.
      • Communicate Clearly And Effectively In Verbal And Written Forms.
      • Interact Effectively With Others Using Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
      • Perform Well Under Pressure.
      • Resolve Matters With Discretion And Diplomacy.
      • Complete Assigned Tasks And Projects In A Timely And Effective Manner.
      • Exercise Discretion In The Dissemination Of Information

Qualifications

      • Minimum Of An Associates Degree Or Certificate. An Equivalent
        Combination Of Training And Experience May Be Substituted For
        Education Requirement.
      • Minimum Of 1 Year In An Administrative Support Capacity In A Business
        Environment Is Required. Prior Experience Within A School Setting Is Desired.
      • Bilingual (English/Spanish).

[email protected]

SALARY: Depending On Experience

TYPE OF POSITION: Part-Time Or Full Time

Core Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.

  • Provide Computer And Network Support
  • Troubleshoot A Windows/Mac -Based Environment As Well As Utilize Google G-Suite And Azure.
  • Content Filtering
  • Reformat Devices
  • Printer Driver Installation And Oversight.
  • Virus Removal.
  • Installation/Repair Programs And G-Suite.
  • Inventory Maintenance/Update
  • Troubleshooting (Windows Reinstalls, Driver Updates, Identify Hardware Failures, Etc.)
  • Create/Remove Logon Credentials.
  • Monitor Emails/Voicemails From The Team Requesting Support.
  • Providing Assistance To Employees In A Friendly And Professional Manner.
  • Setup And Install Peripherals Including But Not Limited To Routers, Phones, PC’s, Printers, And
    Laptops In Person.
  • PC Build / Repair Hardware.
  • Wireless PTP Access Point Configuration.
  • Well Versed In Excel And Organizing And Presenting Data In Excel

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Very Well Organized
  • Ability To Work With Users With Widely Varying Technical Skills
  • Quick Response To Requests During Business Hours
  • Ability To Prioritize Requests When Necessary
  • Strong Verbal And Written Communication Skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience Providing Business-Environment Desktop Support
  • Bilingual/Spanish Speaking Preferred

Please Submit Your Resume And Introduction Letter To [email protected]

Overview:

The Teaching Assistant will provide instructional services under the supervision of certified teachers. Daily duties will include providing small group instruction as well as preparation for classroom sessions, and the development of resources.

The Teaching Assistant will report directly to the Principal.

Salary: This position is M-​F 7:30-​3:30 or 8:30-2:30
We offer competitive compensation depending on experience and qualifications

Performance and Responsibilities

  • Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised differentiation methods.

  • Effectively manage and instruct both small and large groups of students

    in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

  • Supervise students in classrooms, halls, lunch area, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

  • Observe students’ performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.

  • Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bulletin boards, charts,

    and graphs.

  • Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-​English

    speaking students or those needing small group instruction.

  • Attend staff meetings, professional development, and serve on committees as required.

  • Complete any other essential duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

  • Two Years of college and/or pursuing a bachelor’s degree in child development or education related field

  • Previous experience working in a school setting or with elementary age children

  • Ability to effectively communicate student needs and progress

  • Knowledge of relevant instructional strategies

  • Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills

  • Detail-​oriented team player willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done

  • Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the school’s mission

 

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