Dynamic 8th Grade Teacher — Inspire & Grow Minds

Vallejo City Unified School District; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallejo City Unified School District is seeking a qualified Teacher to provide an instructional program under the supervision of the School Site Principal. The position requires a current credential and adherence to district standards, with duties spanning reading, language arts, social studies, math, health, arts and physical education.

Responsibilities include planning instruction, managing behavior, evaluating student progress, maintaining records, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates respect and concern for students, parents, other staff members and administrative colleagues.
• Must have the ability to make decisions and perform on the job according to district standards.
• May teach a foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music and citizenship to pupils, utilizing district-adopted curriculum.
• Provides planned learning experiences to motivate pupils and optimize instructional time.
• Establishes and maintains classroom behavior standards for a productive learning environment.
• Evaluates pupil progress, keeps records, reports progress to parents.
• Identifies pupil needs and collaborates with staff to address health, attitude and learning issues.
• Creates an engaging classroom environment with displays and activity centers.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and related duties.

Skills

Respect for students and staff

Decision making

Strong communication

Education

Credential as required by District & State

Job description

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER:

Title: Teacher Reports To: School Site Principal or Designee

Department: Academic Achievement & Accountability (AAA) Work Year: 183 Days per year

Classification: Certificated Salary: See Certificated Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the School Site Principal, the teacher provides an educational program for pupils and assists in other school programs as assigned.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates respect and concern for students, parents, other staff members and administrative colleagues. Open-mindedness, fairness, consistency, sense of humor and emotional stability are all important qualities. Must have the ability to make decisions and perform on the job according to district standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music and citizenship to pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriated learning activities. May teach a foreign language. E¹
• Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction. E
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning

atmosphere in the classroom. E

• Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual pupil’s progress. E
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and

helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.

• Creates with assistance from pupils a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards and interest centers. E
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.E

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies, and maintains required inventory records.
• Insures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized test in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on the district level.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.
• May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants and other paraprofessionals.
• Participates with other professional staff members in the social hygiene and outdoor education programs.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate credential as required by the District and the State for the position.

ENVIRONMENT: School and Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2);Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Activity Frequency

Bend: 2

Lift/carry: (0-10 lbs) 3

Twist: 2

Lift/carry: (11-25 lbs) 3

Squat: 2

Lift/carry: (26-40 lbs) 2

Kneel: 2

Lift/carry: (41-100 lbs) 1

Climb: 2

Stand: 4

Reach above shoulder: 3

Walk: 4

Grip/Grasp 4

Sit: 3

Extend/Flex Neck: 3

Drive: 1

Use Right Hand: 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions: 3

Use Left Hand: 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 2

Ability to See: 4

Ability to Hear: 4

THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex. The District is in compliance with ADA requirements.