Job Description
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the site administrator, to instruct students in the designated subject at the secondary level utilizing District adopted textbooks, course outlines, and the California State Frameworks for the subject area.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work with the appropriate department and the core families to implement a hands-on, reality-based approach.
Meet regularly with the appropriate department and core teams to plan curricular activities throughout the school year.
Teach study skills that will further the development of the student.
Organize and direct a classroom program, meeting the individual needs of students, implementing the District and school instructional goals and objectives.
Provide a classroom climate and learning experience that will further the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of the student.
Make effective daily and long-range instructional plans.
Responsible for the development and utilization of functional materials for learning.
Evaluate and record student progress.
Demonstrate knowledge of student growth and development by identifying student needs, and, when necessary, referring to appropriate resources, such as health and psychological services.
Maintain an attractive room environment appropriate to grade level and area of study, and maintain high standards of classroom neatness.
Work cooperatively with District staff, support personnel, local school staff, and parents to coordinate effective learning activities for students.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during assigned work time and accept responsibility for maintaining behavior standards school wide.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a desirable learning atmosphere in and out of the classroom.
Participate in and support activities which are conducive to staff rapport and morale and positive school-community relationships.
Participate in professional growth activities such as classes, workshops, conferences, school and District curriculum committees, and school-community activities (such as advisory committees, PTA, youth organizations).
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in computer technology/literacy.
Understand content.
Plan and prepare lessons.
Present lessons in a variety of instructional deliveries.
Maintain a climate conducive to student learning.
Utilize a variety of classroom discipline strategies.
Evaluate academic progress.
Keep records that meet the needs of students, school, and District.
Adhere to curricula objectives.
Participate in curriculum development.
Create an appropriate physical environment.
Pre- and post- plan.
Develop and maintain open channels of communication between home and school.
Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned performance responsibilities, which are essential functions of this job description, are the following essential physical requirements:
Ability to work at a desk and in meetings of various configurations.
Ability to read printed matter and computer screens.
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Ability to understand speech at normal levels.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop and reach.
Ability to push, pull, and transport instructional materials.
Ability to drive a personal vehicle to conduct business.
CREDENTIAL:
Must possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in the subject area.
Must possess an authorization to teach English language learners.
Must possess a valid California driver's license.
Requirements / Qualifications IF YOU ARE A CURRENT, CONTRACTED CERTIFICATED UNIT MEMBER:
Submit, in person, to Human Resources:
•Certificated In-House Application
•Rsum
The Certificated In-House Application can be found on the District website at: Click on ClassLink Portal CJUSD Intranet > Human Resources > Certificated Human Resources > General Certificated Forms and Documents
IF YOU ARE NOT EMPLOYED AS A CONTRACTED CERTIFICATED UNIT MEMBER:
Electronic application and submission of supporting documentation is required via EDJOIN. Please be certain that your EDJOIN profile and application are current and complete, including dates of employment and employer contact information.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact the ED-JOIN Help Desk at 888-900-8945.
See document requirements below.
Candidates must attach a detailed printout from the CTC website which clearly displays all authorizations, including an English learner authorization. Candidates who attach only the "Certificate" version of the document which contains no authorization statements will not be considered.
Although not required, candidates are encouraged to include professional letters of recommendation written within the past two years.
- Copy of Transcript (Must show conferral of Bachelor's Degree. )
- Credential Copy (Must possess a valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential: Biological Sciences Credential authorizing service in the content area. Attach detailed printout from CTC website: The document must clearly indicate the authorization statements. If you currently enrolled in a credential program, be sure to upload a letter from your university indicating program and internship eligibility.)
- English Learner Authorization (Attach a detailed printout as specified above that clearly displays your EL authorization code and narrative.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Comments and Other Information Employment is subject to and contingent upon the completion of a criminal background check by the California Department of Justice. Convictions of certain crimes, including, but not limited to sex and narcotics offenses and serious and violent felonies, as specified in the Education and Penal Codes, will bar employment with the District. In addition, employee will be required to provide a current verification of a negative TB test prior to employment.
The Colton Joint Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Chapter 5.3, section 4900 et seq.
The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
Title IX Compliance Officer: Brandon Dade, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources, 1212 Valencia Dr., Colton, CA 92324.
Any applicant who contacts a Board Member or a member of any evaluating body regarding the position applied for will be disqualified from employment consideration.
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