Professional Documents
Culture Documents
List of Duties (bullet) Represent GS at bi-monthly Complex Council Mtgs Facilitate planning, implementation, advertisement, and follow through of school-wide and complex-wide activities (Dances, fundraisers, activities, tournaments, etc.) buying supplies, set up, planning, liaison to outside vendors, getting supervision, etc. Biweekly Leadership meetings with other academy leadership teachers and student cabinets Chaperon Leadership sponsored events Oversee student leadership budget and fundraising Leadership elective: curriculum development Inventory, organize, order student body supplies Monthly advisory activities What should be added? Using ECHO to promote, advertise, and organize Leadership events Sending Electronic invites to events Keeping track of teacher chaperones for events on campus Facilitation of student involvement in: Parent engagement Advisory support Struggling student support Elective support PBL development and feedback School-wide decision making practices school culture development What should be taken away? - Requirement to chaperon every activity (this should be shared amongst all staff and parent volunteers)
Represent LASGS at LL conferences and PDs Facilitate LASGS faculty in thinking through 4 year vertical plan for pathway Liaison between LASGS, District, Small School Center, Connect Ed, and other partners working toward LL certification for LASGS Work with other LL schools in District 4 Facilitate faculty in working out plans for the four pillars of LL schools (Student support, PBL, Work based learning, technical component) Participate on Advisory Board Planning and implementing PDs related to LL Be a voice for LL during school-wide decision making Additional meetings and duties as needed
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Work with University group(s) to provide relevant research and feedback to LASGS Facilitate logistics of group needs such as teacher/student interviews, observations, etc. Help direct content of research based on needs of LASGS group(s) Meet with research group as needed Review research Co-present research to university faculty board
Enroll students into LAVA lab courses Organize and deliver a LAVA lab program orientation for students to become familiar with software Coordinate course credit/requirements with counselor Attend LAVA lab program trainings Monitor student progress in each individual course Communicate student progress with students advisory teachers
* Instruction and services for those pupils whose needs have been identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) developed by the IEP team and who are assigned to general education classroom teachers for a majority of a school day. * Information and assistance to students with disabilities and their parents. * Consultation, resource information, and material regarding students with disabilities to parents and to general education staff members. * Coordination of special education services with the regular school programs for each student with disabilities enrolled in the resource specialist program. * Monitoring of pupil progress on a regular basis, participation in the review and revision of individualized education programs, as appropriate, and referral of pupils who do not demonstrate appropriate progress to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. * Emphasis at the secondary school level on academic achievement, career and vocational development, and preparation for adult life. * Coordinating with service providers to provide a cohesive set of services to students * Notifying all service providers of important dates (report cards, assessment timelines, IEP meetings) * Coordinating with District Office of Transition Services (DOTS) personnel for students 14 and older, and * Collaborating with outside agencies, when appropriate * Ensuring all service providers, including the general education teacher, are aware of the service components of the IEP * Ensuring the use of the accommodations or modifications outlined in the IEP for a student, and * Collaborating with general education teachers, parents, and students regarding progress * Coordinating IEP meeting dates, testing and/or other interventions * Facilitating meetings * Translating for parents during meetings * Proctor CAHSEE, CST and other tests for students with IEPs.
What should be added? Document or Gather evidence that LASGS is following Action Plan What should be taken away?
In September, find out which 10-12th graders have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above Distribute invitations and applications to newly-qualifying students Meet with the NHS Officers weekly to plan (or as needed) Be present and help facilitate monthly NHS meetings Plan and lead the evening NHS Induction Ceremony to honor newly-inducted members (candle-lighting ceremony, speeches from officers, NHS membership cards and certificates, etc.) Assist NHS officers in keeping track of NHS members attendance at monthly meetings, payment of $20 dues, and completion of required 25 hours of individual community service Assist NHS officers in distributing probation letters to NHS members who miss meetings or fall below the 3.0 cumulative GPA Help plan and oversee the yearly NHS chapter service project (Cerebral Palsy Walk 2010, Help the Homeless Event 2011, etc.) In May, order graduation cords or stoles for NHS seniors to wear at graduation Help oversee elections of new officers (speeches, voting) each year in June Help NHS members uphold the NHS motto of CharacterScholarship-Leadership-Service NHS requires the support of the principal and 4 teacher-sponsors. This is a requirement for a school to charter an NHS, but at Global, there has not been enough active support and attendance from co-sponsors. If there is real participation of the principal and 4 teachersponsors, then the duties should be divided up equitably instead of falling all on one or two teachers.
Host weekly lunch meetings where members get to eat together, talk, and discuss issues/events Help group nominate and select officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc. as needed). Assist in coordinating the Day of Silence (weekly meetings with SJ afterschool, helping to promote the event amongst LASGS students/staff, etc) Check-in on GSA members emotional well-being and act as an advocate for LGBT students on campus Promote the ideas of acceptance and equality amongst staff and students and help to reduce homophobia and homophobic slurs in school Stay tuned in to related news, scholarships, and field trips for GSA students (LGBT Heritage Celebration, etc) Bring guest speakers when possible to GSA meetings (Equal Action, GSA Network, the Trevor Project) Communicate with MCLC GSA Sponsor (currently Rodney Gentry) and LAUSD GSA coordinator (Stephen Jimenez) This club should have at least 2 sponsors It would be nice to have the principal visit the GSA sometimes to show support and listen to concerns
Responsibility Name: Facing History and Ourselves liaison for the Carson Downtown Schools Network
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Attend several evening meetings per year Recruit students to participate in Network workshops Coordinate sharing of Network resources and best practices to LASGS staff Encourage/Facilitate staff to make use of FHAO resources
Participate in bi-annual DTASC drama festivals Prepare scripts to fit festival requirements Rehearse outside of regular school day (approximately 40 hrs/ festival) Attend DTASC Saturday planning sessions (2x/yr) Attend Saturday festivals (7am-8pm, 2x/yr) Enroll in Music Centers Young Audiences Program (YAP) and attend up to four Saturday meetings per year (4hrs. each) to receive free student tickets for selected performances at Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson theaters. Organize trips to see these shows
-Recruit 100+ volunteers -Organize event (Panels, rotation of rooms, student volunteers) -Be liaison to staff and volunteers -Help advisors prepare student resumes
Represent union employees located at LASGS Attend monthly area meetings Attend annual summer meeting in Palm Springs Answer questions and requests from union employees and/or Felipe
Work with resident from CSULA to prepare the person to become a permanent teacher Attend monthly meetings with L.A.U.T.R. Attend summer workshops Communicate with L.A.U.T.R. personnel through feedback forms
College applications UC application essays/ EOP essays Organize brag sheets, letters of recommendation private school applications (students entitled to 8?) College research (mini projects) Practice placement (writing & math) exam for CSU/ UC Act as liaison delivering messages from Haddy Create Senior Seminar project w/ 4-part tasks (rationale, research, actions & methods, & reflection) Create and maintain a College Portfolio, which acts as a collection of all the tiny bits that the students will need during application process Act as scholarship hub
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California International Studies Program Liaison List of Duties (bullet)
List of Duties (bullet) -attend several meetings per year -attend equity and access seminars during summer -Coordinate sharing of CISP resources and best practices to LASGS staff -Encourage/Facilitate staff to make use of CISP resources
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Coaching
List of Duties (bullet) -organized practice -skill building -game tactics -fundraisers -coaching games -parent involvement
Parenting: Assist in coordinating services between the school and families; coordinate classes to learn how to use Echo. Communication: Use Connect-Ed, the marquee, monthly mailers, and bulletin boards to communicate regularly with families. Felipe commits to home visits. Felipe will coordinate monthly home visit days to provide the support for teachers to visit homes of their students, opening critical communication channels between the home and school. Volunteering: Spearhead the Parent Action Team, a dedicated group of 1520 parents and community members who will meet weekly to improve parent leadership. They will host staff/parent luncheons to break down barriers, observe in teachers classrooms, fundraise, volunteer in small school activities, and participate at press conferences, at sports events and District meetings.
Build routines and programs that will involve families with their childrens learning at home. Host an Individual Graduation Plan fair with staff as part of its Showcase Night work. Meet and work with parents and community in the schools decision-making bodies. CEAC and ELAC voting members are all parents. Half of the School Site Council (SSC), responsible for all budgetary decisions and the Single Plan, will be community members including three parents and three students. The SSC will meet monthly and respond to CEAC and ELAC recommendations that will be made earlier in the month.
Key Community Partnerships: Develop relationships with local colleges and work hard to create positive relationships with other resources in the community.
Participate in the Safe Passages meetings, which brings together a variety of organizations working to minimize crime in the neighborhood and make the streets safe for students and families. Increase internships for 11th and 12th graders by contacting potential business and NGO partners.
Hiring: Implement a staff recruitment campaign that results in several highly qualified applicants for each position offered and an ongoing stream of interest in employment opportunities. Implement the process created by the leadership team so that recruitment results in highly effective persons joining the organization.
Work with district to improve district hiring policies so that highly qualified people are hired in a timely manner
Leadership: Create a clear and compelling sense of purpose and direction that motivates and inspires all members of the organization Collect and analyze data against measures for success on the School Success Rubric, and respond with data-based decisions to improve success Demonstrate fidelity to a clear, well thought out plan of action and ensure that members of the organization understand their role in achieving the goal Ensure that progress on plan is steady, well prioritized, and regularly evaluated Supervisory Duties: Administrator in charge of the cafeteria for the Complex Administrator in charge of safety for the Complex Supervise all athletics events at home and away games in rotation with other administrators Modeler and Supporter: Develop a positive culture by embodying the work habits, communication styles, and attitudes that most benefit the organization. Support and respect staff as professionals, that they are an important part of an effective team, and contribute to high morale Ensure that most students feel well known on campus by staff and peers, valued by the organization, and safe in a well organized learning environment Ensure that student retention is extremely high, even with high risk or discipline problem individuals Ensure that staff retention is 6 years or more Staff Performance Monitor: Ensure that all staff members are clear about the performance and behavior expectations of the organization. Ensure that the leadership team members take an active role in implementing 360-degree evaluation system for themselves and all staff. Ensure that staff get timely and pro-active feed back on their strengths and weaknesses designed to improve their contribution levels Ensure that all students are clear about the performance and behavior expectations of the organization Ensure that students get timely and pro-active feedback on their strengths and weaknesses designed to improve their skills and abilities Ensure that opportunities for improvement (i.e. Staff development, critical friends, collaboration time) are created and organized as
the need arises Obtain an abundance of resources (staffing, technology, facilities) that significantly ease the organizations efforts to achieve its goals. Create a positive image in the community which helps the organization be successful; Create or nurture a powerful partnership that empowers parents to play a significant and positive role in the school. Create and leverage significant community and business partnerships that have a vested interest in the success of the school and actively work to ensure its success
Current chairperson and member of the council Assist with the meeting agenda Assist with the meeting minutes Assist with contact and reminders to SSC members Development of content and Signing of documents Meet once per month
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Yearbook
List of Duties (bullet) Work with other academies to define lasgs roles, page #s and deadlines Assign students specific layouts Assign students key events to shoot Assign students to shoot clubs, sports, activities Manage final edits on all image and type Finalize all uploaded files on lifetouch website
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- Attend class twice a month - Complete grad school assignments - Shadow Principal - Visit other schools - Create an action plan
- Participate in District Meeting - Create Portfolio for Administrator Credential - This position was intended to be for teachers who were in the classroom 50% of the time. This could not happen this year. If we have a new participant this should be considered.
-Attend monthly meeting - Be knowledgeable of Roberts Rules of order to help run the meetin
-Provide teacher updates to SSC What should be added? What should be taken away?
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