Oakland International High School – Biology Opening

Incredible Opportunity! Don’t miss out! The Oakland International High School is accepting applications for Biology positions for the 2012-2013 school year. All applicants must hold a valid CA Biology Credential.

About Oakland International High School:
Oakland Technical High School or OIHS is a new public high school in the Oakland Unified School
District. It opened its doors in August of 2007 with an initial class
of 100 9th grade students, all English language learners. Collectively
our students speak 28 different languages and come from all parts of
the globe (31 countries): China, Mongolia, Philippines, Vietnam,
Thailand, Burma, Nepal, Iraq, Eritrea, Ghana, Gabon, Congo, Liberia,
Ivory Coast, Morocco, Yemen, Uzbekistan, Russia, Ukraine, El Salvador,
Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico …

All students who enter OIHS must have immigrated to the US within the
last four years. The mission of the school is for students to master
the reading, writing, and speaking of English in preparation for
college. OIHS is a part of the Internationals Network for Public
Schools. For more information about OIHS, you may visit:
http://www.oaklandinternational.org/

About the Internationals Network for Public Schools:
Internationals Network for Public Schools (Internationals) is a
network of innovative public high schools. Our mission is to provide
quality education for recently arrived immigrant students by providing
rigorous education in small, public high schools based on the
Internationals Approach, our model for developing outstanding schools
for immigrant students. Our schools are called International High
Schools to reflect the multicultural backgrounds of the students. The
first International High School was founded in 1985 in, Queens, New
York, and as of fall 2007, there will be eleven International High
Schools throughout New York City and Oakland. Using an innovative
educational approach that is built on twenty years of school-based
success, the International High Schools have become a model for how to
educate English Language Learners (ELLs) as well as how to create
effective small schools. As the demand for quality public education
for immigrants continues to grow, Internationals will be working to
develop more schools to serve more students not only in New York City
but also elsewhere in the country. For more information about
Internationals, you may visit http://www.internationalsnps.org

Duties and Responsibilities Of OIHS Teachers:
Because teacher roles in small schools are varied and complex, first
priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume
and cover letter experience and willingness to become involved in
these essential aspects:
- Incorporating English language development (listening, speaking,
writing and reading) across all content area classes (math, science,
PE etc.)
- Working in a heterogeneous, non-tracked environment
- Developing and implementing standards-driven, interdisciplinary,
project-based curricula incorporating ESL methodologies and multiple
opportunities for language development in their subject area
- Collaborating in an interdisciplinary planning and teaching team
- Serving as a faculty advisor to a small multi-grade advisory group
of students throughout their stay in the school
- Developing a strong relationship with students’ families through
conferences, phone calls and home visits.
- Participating in regular faculty development, reflective practice,
and peer coaching during the school year and during summer curriculum
retreats
- Practicing an open-door policy and developing best practice teaching
with transparent methodology to enable future teachers to learn their
craft in all subjects
- Maintain a physically and emotionally safe classroom
- Actively address issues of racism, homophobia, sexism and teasing

Qualifications:
- Evidence of capacity and willingness to carry out the above duties
and responsibilities, including teaching another subject area,
elective, and/or advisory
- Experienced CA licensed certified teachers in appropriate subject areas.
- Willingness to commit to the school’s mission and educational philosophy
- Experience working with a heterogeneous English language learner population
- Demonstrated ability to plan lessons that incorporate a wide range
of instructional strategies including: interdisciplinary,
project-based, ESL methodologies, and cooperative learning
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers to design and
implement curriculum
- Demonstrated respect for immigrant rights and a willingness to act
as an advocate
- Has had experience living, working or studying abroad or
demonstrates some cross cultural experience
- Preferred proficiency in a language other than English

To Apply: Oakland International HS is committed to teacher quality and exemplary
instruction. If you would like to apply for a teaching position,
please email a cover letter and resume to the principal, Carmelita
Reyes at