ELEMENTARY COMPUTER RESOURCE TEACHER Eligibility Pool

Elk Grove Unified School District; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Grove Unified School District in Elk Grove, CA, is seeking a dedicated TEACHER to plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program under the direction of the site principal. The role covers teaching a broad range of subjects and communicating progress to families.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with credential coursework and a valid California Teaching Credential, plus English Learner Authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and courses to meet credential requirements plus student teaching classroom experience.
• Valid California Teaching Credential.
• Assignments may be full-time or part-time with 10-month or year-round tracks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program aligned with district goals.
• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and subject matter per state law and district procedures.
• Communicate with parents regarding goals, progress and concerns.
• Develop lesson plans and communicate objectives to students and parents for monitoring.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom instruction

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Discipline management

Education

Bachelor's degree plus credential requirements

Job description

The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is the fourth-largest school district in California located in southern Sacramento County. EGUSD covers 320 square miles and includes 62 traditional public schools, five alternative education schools, an adult school, one charter school and a virtual academy. Offering a multitude of educational programs, including over 60 career-themed academies and pathways within 13 industry sectors, we prepare our students for college and career by supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers; self-aware, self-reliant, and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity. We integrate rigorous academics with career-based learning and real world workplace experiences and ensure that Every Student is Learning, in Every Classroom, in Every Subject, Every Day to Prepare College, Career and Life Ready Graduates.

Job Description / Essential Elements

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: TEACHER

Basic Function

Under the direction of a site principal, principal's designee or other appropriate administrator, plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program.

Essential Functions

• Plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program which is consistent with District and Board goals and philosophies, local site goals and specific objectives based on assessment of student needs.
• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, 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 and the site discipline plan.
• 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 course descriptions, 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 and assigned 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 site and District policy; prepare reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed.
• Develop lesson plans in accordance with site and District policy and practice and specific plans for substitutes as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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.
• First aid and CPR.
• Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children.

Ability To

• Adapt plans to meet different needs, 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.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Education And Experience Required

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree, including courses needed to meet credential requirements and student teaching classroom experience.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Valid California Teaching Credential.

Assignments in this class may be full-time or part-time. Work year may be a traditional 10-month assignment or one of the tracks in the year-round school program.

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Classroom or outdoor environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid multiple subject credential and supplemental authorization in Computer Science, Business, Industrial Arts, or Mathematics

or

Multiple subject credential and Single subject credential in Business, Industrial and Technology Education, Foundational Math or Mathematics

• Credential Copy (Copy of all current valid credentials from CTC website (print information from each individual credential screen then scan and upload - do not use the email documents option as it does not contain all the needed information))
• English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE or equivalent is required.)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendations - Letters must be signed.)
• Resume

For your Credential Copy attachment, please be sure to attach the copy of the CTC page which states your credential expiration date as well as the specific subject matter for the credential (NOT the Certificate of Clearance).

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Elk Grove Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints concerning student against student incidents, please contact: Jenifer Avey, Assistant Superintendent, PreK-6 Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, [phone] x 67125 |[e-mail] or Chad Sweitzer, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, [phone] x 67118 |[e-mail]. For questions or complaints concerning employees, please contact: Elena Duenas, HR Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | [phone] x 67149 |[e-mail] or [e-mail]. For questions or complaints concerning Section 504, please contact: Amreek Singh, Executive Director, School Supports/504 Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, [phone] x 67194 |[e-mail]. For questions or complaints concerning facilities, please contact: Robert Teresi, Risk Manager - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | [phone] |[e-mail]. For questions or complaints concerning educational equity, please contact: Cory Jones, Director of Educational Equity - 9384 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | [phone] |[e-mail].