Kua O Ka Lā PCS
Seeking Mission-aligned, qualified applicants to fill the following position:
 
Resource Teacher / Teacher In Charge
This position will support the overall school success by supporting teachers and students by creating an effective learning environment with a primary focus on Tier One Instruction. 
 
In a school without a vice principal, when the principal is absent, a teacher may be designated as the teacher-in-charge of the school.
 
Duties Summary
Assists the principal in providing the overall leadership and management of the educational program of the school.
 
Assists the principal in promoting a positive school culture focused on what is most beneficial to students.

• Reinforces excellence and holds students to high expectations.
• Promotes a safe and caring climate for learning.
• Promotes effective communication.
• Conducts incoming student interviews.
• Provides assistance in orienting new parents, students, and teaching staff to school programs, philosophy, mission/vision, and organizational patterns.
• Facilitates and encourages collaborative decision-making.

 
Assists the principal in creating an effective learning environment for all students with a focus on Tier One Instruction.

• Reviews curriculum and instructional plans including sub plans and observes instruction.

 

• Assures that the appropriate curriculum and effective instruction is being delivered in each classroom.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a PK-12 Curriculum Map aligned to standards infused with ‘Ike Hawaiʻi and place- and project-based learning
• Implement and continue data-driven professional learning community meetings to increase student success rates (Tier One)
• Maintain a positive and organized testing plan which includes, scheduling and coordination.
• Works to identify and diagnose curriculum and instructional problems.
• Uses evidence to evaluate and improve the design, materials, and implementation of curriculum and instructional programs.
• Works with teaching staff to design positive learning experiences for all students.
• Supports Hipu’u Coordinator in identifying and bridging appropriate curriculum to effective instruction.
• Develops short and long-range curriculum and instructional program plans based upon assessment needs, and sets goals and objectives collaboratively with teachers, parents, students and community members.
• Facilitates the planning and application of emerging technologies in the classroom.
• Plans and develops an effective schedule and organization of classes to facilitate student learning.
• Coordinates the staff’s identification of appropriate and adequate equipment, books, supplies and instructional resources to implement an effective educational program.
• Provides support for the implementation of curriculum and schedules.

Assists the principal in addressing the developmental needs of students.

• As part of a team, diagnoses, analyzes student needs and learning styles and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Examines and improves school programs.
• Oversees student discipline in accordance with Chapter 19 (Student Misconduct, Discipline, School Searches and Seizures, Reporting Offenses, Police interviews and arrests, and restitution for Vandalism and Negligence) in addressing rules and consequences for student behavior (all except transportation discipline)
• Develops roles and functions of teachers, for implementing the guidelines for student conduct in accordance with Chapter 19, and the school’s discipline policy.
• Works with leadership to provide for the assessment and placement of students.
• Provides for the evaluation and reporting of student progress, both written and oral.
• Develops, administers and coordinates testing schedules and student surveys.
• Monitors student achievement.
• In collaboration with SSC and school counselor, monitors student attendance.
• Coordinates recruitment calendar and outreach efforts (ex. Farmer’s Market and community events)

 
Assists the principal in addressing the difference in student cognition and achievement.

• Accommodates students in appropriate educational settings.
• Coordinates educational programs such as Gifted and Talented, etc.
• In collaboration with SSC, coordinates the referral and screening of students needing a comprehensive evaluation.
• In collaboration with other leadership team members, confers with parents on the interpretation of diagnostic results, and individualized education program plans.

Assists the principal in mobilizing the participation or employment of appropriate individuals to establish a positive learning environment for students.

• In collaboration with others, fosters educational efforts between parents and teachers.
• Assists with the recruitment, interview, hire, retention and orientation for teachers.

 
Assists the principal in improving the quality of the learning environment by strengthening the knowledge and skills and procedures for the school staff.

• Encourages personal and professional growth and leadership among staff.
• Works with the leadership team in assessing the need for designing, selecting and promoting in-service education of the teaching staff.
• Assists the principal in oversight of professional development plans for teaching staff and supports efforts in the fulfillment of their duties.
• Participates in professional improvement activities and in-service training programs.
• Create an effective teacher attendance procedure to ensure student success, a.k.a. follow through

 
Assists the principal in developing a shared strategic vision for the improvement of teaching staff.

• Facilitates in the development and articulation of a shared School Improvement Plan. (WASC requirement)
• Ensures continuous renewal of curriculum and instructional methods as deemed necessary.
• Provides input in the installation of new programs, and reviews and evaluates new program guides with appropriate personnel.
• Pursues and encourages the development of innovative curriculum and instructional programs.

 
Assists the principal in planning, identifying, applying for, securing and reporting of support of school programs.

• Provides leadership in applying or writing for federal or other grants.
• Assists leadership team in preparation of federal and other academic plans and prepares administrative reports and other materials as required or appropriate (Title I, Title I Supplemental, Title II, ELL, KS, OHA etc)
• Commission Contract Value Added Goal #1 reporting as pertains to Tier One.

 
Performs other related responsibilities as required, or assigned by the principal.
 
Qualified candidates please send resumes to HR@kuaokala.org or fax #808-9659618 or contact Personnel Management Specialist at #808-965-2181.


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Middle – High School Social Studies Teacher 
Full Time Seeking an applicant with HQT qualification.  Preferred experience in a Hawaiian culture focused charter school, providing place and project based blended online curriculum.

• Applicant must demonstrate the ability to design and implement effective strategies to develop self-responsible/independent learners.
• Applicant must demonstrate experience and success in creating and maintaining a positive and safe learning environment. 
• Applicant must demonstrate Professionalism
• Applicant must demonstrate cohesive productive collaboration with peers, student families, school administration, outside agencies
• Applicant must demonstrate exemplary communication and organization skills
• Applicant must understand and embody the mission, vision, and beliefs about learning of Kua O Ka Lā PCS 
• Perform all duties assigned by Principal 

Application Deadline: Until filled
 

Please send resume and qualification information to
HR@Kuaokala.org or Call 808-965-2188
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