Navigating Life (.80 FTE) Encinal High 2024/25 SY at Alameda Unified School District
About the Employer
The Alameda Unified School District is committed to upholding our community’s core values of equity and excellence for every student by providing inclusive and safe conditions for learning that challenge and support every student to be culturally competent and prepared for college, career, and community participation. Our vision is that each and every child is compassionate, confident, and feels successful, academically prepared, and able to make meaningful, positive impact in their lives, the lives of others, and the world around them. We are a diverse community of seventeen (17) schools serving approximately 9000 students ranging from Preschool to Adult Learners. Our students represent many cultures and ethnic groups, with 72 languages spoken by students. Approximately 14% of our students are English Language Learners; 12% receive Special Education Services; and 29% are Socioeconomically Disadvantaged. Our student population is comprised of 7% African American, 27% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 30% White, and 12% Two or more races. Equity Imperative The Alameda Unified School District believes that inequities exist within our current educational system. Our African American and Latinx students are underserved and it is our responsibility at Alameda Unified School District to provide equitable educational opportunities for them and all students. A diverse workforce matters and is beneficial to all of our students. With this ideal in mind, our goal is to find the best candidates suited to uphold our community’s core values of equity and excellence for every student. For more information about the Alameda Unified School District, please visit: https://www.alamedaunified.org
Job Summary
Job Summary
Navigating Life is a one semester course that fulfills an AUSD graduation requirement. It is taken in 9th grade. The course focuses on issues relevant to youth and success through out and post high school. Topics include College and Career exploration and skills, money management, themes related to health such as nutrition, sexual health in accordance with the California Healthy Youth Act, drug use and abuse, and mental health. The goal of this year-long freshman seminar course is to provide our ninth graders with knowledge and skills essential to academic success and making the right choices along their path as they confront varied influences and obstacles. Students will learn and practice valuable skills to be academically driven, socially responsible, as well as college- and career- ready. Students will demonstrate their understanding of career paths and community leadership through a variety of assessments, projects, job simulations, speeches, research assignments, online portfolio, and presentations. The knowledge and skills gained from this course are applicable across disciplines and beyond this year; they will help guide our students in leading a happy and satisfied life in high school, college, career, and beyond.
Requirements / Qualifications
Any Valid Single Subject California Teaching Credential English Learner Authorization or an approved alternative required. Desired: Bilingual: Cantonese, Spanish, Tagalog and/or Vietnamese. Posted 5/15/2024-5/20/2024 Reopened: 6/3/2024
Please be sure to attach all the following documents: resume, introduction letter, transcripts or a copy of your degree, CBEST scores, CSET scores, credential, and letters of recommendation.
Requirements / Qualifications
Any Valid Single Subject California Teaching Credential English Learner Authorization or an approved alternative required. Desired: Bilingual: Cantonese, Spanish, Tagalog and/or Vietnamese. Posted 5/15/2024-5/20/2024 Reopened: 6/3/2024
Please be sure to attach all the following documents: resume, introduction letter, transcripts or a copy of your degree, CBEST scores, CSET scores, credential, and letters of recommendation.
Comments and Other Information
AUSD Non-Discrimination Policy
The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The AUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the Alameda Unified School District efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in AUSD employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Educational Services department. Any questions regarding Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 or Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1974, please contact:
Kirsten Zazo
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
2060 Challenger Drive
Alameda, CA 94501
510.337.7095 Telephone
510.337.7018 Fax
Comments and Other Information
AUSD Non-Discrimination Policy
The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The AUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the Alameda Unified School District efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in AUSD employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Educational Services department. Any questions regarding Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 or Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1974, please contact:
Kirsten Zazo
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
2060 Challenger Drive
Alameda, CA 94501
510.337.7095 Telephone
510.337.7018 Fax
Application Deadline
6/9/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
6/3/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$68,271.97 - $122,942.10 Annually
$68,271.97 - $122,942.10 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Annual Salary (prorated): $68,271.97 - $122,942.10; MA Stipend: $2,252.98
Length of Work Year
2024/25 SY (186 Days)
Employment Type
Part Time