Temporary Middle School Science Teacher .6 FTE (3 days a week) for the 2025-26 school year
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DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Superintendent-Principal, plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program. Expertise in teaching science in grades 6/7/8.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Camino Union School District
Job Title: Science Teacher
Job Purpose Statement:
Under the direction of the Superintendent or Principal, plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program.
Essential Job Functions:
•Plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program which is consistent with District and Board goals and philosophies and specific objectives based on assessment of student needs.
•Teach science and related subjects to pupils utilizing district content standards adopted by the Board of Trustees, and other appropriate learning activities.
•Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
•Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom; support and assist in maintaining district discipline policy.
•Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, emotional, social and learning problems.
•Participate in curricular and extra-curricular school programs, assessment and development activities, student supervision and control, and staff, parent, department and District meetings.
•Communicate regularly with parents regarding goals and objectives of the instructional program, student progress observed, needs or problems and special accomplishments.
•Develop and communicate curricular and instructional plans and objectives to students and parents including performance expectations and other pertinent information to allow parental monitoring; review with the Principal as necessary.
•Assess student progress; communicate student progress to parents at each grading period and in case of unsatisfactory work or other instructional issues.
•Represent the District, School or program to local and State groups as assigned maintaining a positive and professional image; interact with outside agencies as necessary.
•Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP utilizing support services as appropriate; participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
•Maintain records regarding students including special education students in accordance with School and District Policy; prepare reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed.
•Develop lesson plans in accordance with the School and District Policy and practice and specific plans for substitutes as necessary.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
Experience: Experience as a classroom teacher.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Licenses and Other Requirements:
•Valid California Teaching Credential with Science authorization
•Valid CLAD, BCLAD, or SB395 certificate
•NCLB Compliant
•Competency in Spanish preferred
•Assignments in this class may be full-time or part-time. Work year will be a traditional10-month.
Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:
Knowledge of principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction, classroom procedures which promote appropriate student conduct and motivation for student learning, child guidance principles and practices, principles of training and providing work direction, interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy, applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws, research methods and report writing techniques and current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children.
Ability to adapt plans to meet different needs and learning, create an instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, establish effective rapport with pupils, motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil's ability, monitor children in classrooms, display the use of good judgment in making decisions, maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, maintain acceptable standards of physical health, energy and emotional adjustment to the job environment, maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance, hear and speak to exchange information and make presentations, use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and see to read a variety of materials.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Location:
- Camino
- Job Type:
- PartTime