Summer School - English Teacher at Sequoia Union High School District
About the Employer
About the Employer The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) serves more than 9,000 students in grades 9 through 12 from multiple diverse communities in the mid-Peninsula region between San Francisco and San Jose. Its location, coupled with its diverse student population, allows students the opportunity to learn to excel in a global society and interact effectively with people of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. The student population in the district is reflective of the diversity in California, with 45% who identify as Hispanic/Latino, 8.2% as Asian, 2.4% as African-American/Black, 2.1% as Pacific Islander, .2% as Native American, and 34.9% as White. SUHSD is committed to advancing racial, gender identity, and sexuality equity in order to ensure that all students are welcomed in a safe environment that values diversity. The district seeks to hire, support, and retain staff members that reflect the diversity of its student population. Description of Prospective Applicants We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, specifically, anti-bias educators who are racially conscious, equity-focused, and motivated to support the success of all of our students.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Length of Summer School: June 10 - July 12
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Brief Description of Position:
The District Classroom Teacher develops and teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses and/or grade levels
Administrative Relationship:
The District Classroom Teacher is directly responsible to the Principal, through the Department Chair and Instructional Vice Principal
Minimum Degrees/Credentials/Experience Required for Position:
B.A. (B.S.), and valid Teaching Credential
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Be aware of and conform to state, county, district, and school regulations which affect him/her
2. Utilize course(s) of study adopted by the Board of Trustees
3. Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course(s) of study specified in state law and district regulations and procedures
4. Seek to teach students the proper function and value of education in American society
5. Identify student needs, cooperate with professional staff to help students solve health, learning and attitude problems, and actively seek to help each student succeed in class
6. Develop, implement, assess, and revise lesson plans and instructional materials
7. Provide a wide range of teaching strategies as one element of implementing individualized instruction
8. Seek to create an environment for learning that is functional and attractive
9. Evaluate academic growth of students and record and report this evaluation, and evaluate social growth
10. Interpret the school program and specific elements of it to parents and report the progress of individual students to parents
11. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior consistent with district and school behavior policies
12. Supervise a fair share of other than classroom activities
13. Cooperate in the selection and/or development of books, AV aids, pamphlets, learning units, equipment, etc., necessary to implementation of the learning function
14. Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals
15. Participate in programs designed to improve human relations and the teaching function
16. Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal
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Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum requirements: B.A. (B.S.) Valid California Credential - Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Valid Certificate of Clearance
B.A. or B.S. Degree Valid California (subject-specific) Credential A completed EdJoin application An up-to-date resume Letter of introduction that speaks to the candidate’s equitable teaching practices and anti-racism by addressing the following prompts: Please provide an example of a school policy you’ve experienced/are familiar with that needs to be examined and updated in order to foster equity and inclusion. Please explain your ideal role in this process. Describe practices, policies, and curriculum that you implement in the classroom that provides a safe, equitable, and uplifting learning environment for BIPOC students. Three letters of recommendation (no more than two years old) Please include one reference who was/is an administrator in a supervisory role for you Official transcripts of degrees CBEST/CSET/PRAXIS/RICA (all that apply)
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters)
- Other (Valid Certificate of Clearance)
- Resume
- TB Screening Result
Minimum requirements: B.A. (B.S.) Valid California Credential - Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Valid Certificate of Clearance
B.A. or B.S. Degree Valid California (subject-specific) Credential A completed EdJoin application An up-to-date resume Letter of introduction that speaks to the candidate’s equitable teaching practices and anti-racism by addressing the following prompts: Please provide an example of a school policy you’ve experienced/are familiar with that needs to be examined and updated in order to foster equity and inclusion. Please explain your ideal role in this process. Describe practices, policies, and curriculum that you implement in the classroom that provides a safe, equitable, and uplifting learning environment for BIPOC students. Three letters of recommendation (no more than two years old) Please include one reference who was/is an administrator in a supervisory role for you Official transcripts of degrees CBEST/CSET/PRAXIS/RICA (all that apply)
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters)
- Other (Valid Certificate of Clearance)
- Resume
- TB Screening Result
Comments and Other Information
El authorization required
NCLB Compliant
Each school site will be screening applications and scheduling interviews at their own convenience. Please do not contact Human Resources for an interview.
Comments and Other Information
El authorization required
NCLB Compliant
Each school site will be screening applications and scheduling interviews at their own convenience. Please do not contact Human Resources for an interview.