ARISE High School - Granicus

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V. HUMAN RESOURCES
Qualifications of School Employees
ARISE High School shall meet all requirements for employment set forth in applicable
provisions of law. All staff will be required to have TB tests, be fingerprinted, and have
background checks conducted before employment. Staff must be re-screened for
tuberculosis every four years.
ADMINISTRATOR QUALIFICATIONS:
Administrators at the ARISE High School should possess leadership abilities, a
comprehensive portfolio that clearly demonstrates success in leadership, a
comprehensive educational vision that is consistent with the school's mission and
educational program, and skill in hiring and supervising certificated and classified staff,
The minimum criteria for administrators include having:
• a California Administrative Credential or similar experience/educational
background;
• evidence of educational leadership
• positive references from immediate and past employers
• knowledge of the state accountability system in California
• human relations skills necessary for creating a collaborative and spirited
school culture focused on raising student achievement.
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:
The ARISE High School plans to hire the best teachers available. Our staff will ideally
have a wide range of expertise and experience, particularly in project-based learning,
ideally in an expeditionary learning environment. Our expectation is that we have
teachers who believe our children can meet rigorous academic expectations and will
hold them to high standards. Furthermore, they must be willing to commit to
professional development, which will be ongoing and consistent throughout the
academic year.
All core teachers (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts) at the ARISE High
School will:
• hold a California teaching credential, permit, or other document equivalent to that
which a teacher in other public schools would be required to hold. (Ed.Code.
47605 (1))
• Will demonstrate proficiency in the subject they will teach.
• Have previous experiences working with the types of students who will attend the
ARISE High School.
• Make an investment in the school's philosophy, vision, and pedagogy.
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ARISE High School
Charter Petition Submitted to the Oakland Unified School District
July 18, 2006