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:
The Master Teacher is responsible for supporting and coaching teachers to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction with fidelity. This includes organizing and curating the curriculum, facilitating professional development, analyzing student data, and providing regular, targeted instructional coaching. The Master Teacher plays a key leadership role in shaping the academic program and ensuring alignment between curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes. Travel to school campuses in Sacramento and San Bernardino may be required; travel expenses will be covered by Fortune School.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Management
- Curate and maintain a comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum and pacing guide.Lead the development and implementation of unit plans, ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment.House all instructional materials, guides, and resources in Google Classroom for easy access and consistent use.Oversee the preparation and delivery of printed curriculum materials to school sites.
- Coaching & Professional Development
- Provide weekly classroom observations and coaching sessions for each teacher on your caseload.Deliver actionable feedback grounded in instructional best practices and student data.Conduct daily lesson preparation meetings to strengthen instructional delivery.Facilitate unit unpacking meetings and lead teachers in planning based on pre-assessment data.Design and lead high-impact, data-informed professional development sessions (virtual and in-person).Meet weekly with instructional leadership coaches for ongoing professional growth.
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Analyze formative and summative assessment data to identify trends and inform instructional decisions.Facilitate grade-level data meetings following bi-weekly or weekly assessments.Guide teachers in using data to adjust instruction, target student misconceptions, and drive academic growth.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborate closely with school leaders, other Master Teachers, and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure aligned instructional practices across all campuses.Maintain open, timely communication with teachers, school leadership, and curriculum teams.Send weekly newsletters with important updates, reminders, and instructional tips.Manage calendars, schedule observations, and send out meeting invites and agendas at least one week in advance.Share all pre-work and meeting materials 48–72 hours prior to meetings.Respond to all communication (email, text) within 24 hours.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record of improving student achievement, preferably in historically underserved communities.
- Strong knowledge of standards-based curriculum, instructional best practices, and effective coaching techniques.
- Experience leading professional development and managing instructional materials.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid California Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject credential required.
- Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners
- 3+ years working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.
Salary based on Teacher Salary Schedule
Additional Benefits: Paid Time Off: 12 paid sick days and 2 paid floater days. 403(B) Retirement Plan (Fortune matches up to 4% of contributions after one year of employment)
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.
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