Computer Science Intern Jobs in Milpitas, CA (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT ASPIRE

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

JOB SUMMARY

The Teacher, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) will be responsible for providing a high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education in Next Generation Science Standards including, but not limited to the following topics of robotics, computer science, engineering design, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college

Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines

Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs

Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices

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Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress

Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students' education

Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged

Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

Maintain accurate student records including attendance

Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles

Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks Knowledge of assessments

Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data

Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community

Familiarity with computer coding and robotics curriculum

Computer and Internet search skills

Minimum education level:

Bachelor's degree

Licensing Requirements:

Single subject: Mathematics (full, not foundational) OR Business OR Industrial and Technology Education OR Any credential with an additional authorization in Computer Science, including English learner authorization, required

Experience required:

1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Physical requirements:

Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height

Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping) Demonstrate normal depth perception

Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time

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Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone

See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids

Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides

1) Work authorization requirements:

Clear the Department of Justice background screening

Authorized to work in the United States

Provide health (TB) clearance (must be renewed every four years)