Project Resource Teacher assigned to Knox Middle School

Knox Middle School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

San Diego Unified School District is seeking a Project Resource Teacher assigned to Knox Middle School in San Diego, CA. This 0.2 FTE (one day per week) position opens opportunities to work directly with middle school students and coordinate the Knox Academic Ambassador Program.

The role requires a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or Single Subject Teaching Credential by the closing date, with duties including organizing field trips, coaching students in academic vocabulary,

Qualifications

• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential OR Single Subject Teaching Credential by the closing date of the application deadline.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage all Academic Ambassador Program logistics, including student selection, permission slips, transportation, and visit schedules for partner elementary schools.
• Prepare and coach Knox students through structured rehearsals to model skills, use academic vocabulary, and present confidently to younger peers.
• Collaborate with teachers and PLCs at Knox and partner with elementary schools to align visit activities with grade-level standards.
• Track program impact through academic and participation data and communicate student progress and mastery to Knox families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Teaching Credential

Job description

Project Resource Teacher assigned to Knox Middle School

San Diego Unified School District Knox Middle School - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5957677

Application Deadline: Oct 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Project Resource Teacher assigned to Knox Middle School. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS

• Working Location: Knox Middle School - 1098 S 49th St, San Diego, CA 92113
• 0.2 FTE (1 Day per week) Position
• Experience in the following is preferred, but not required.
  • Working directly with middle school or 4th-5th grade students in a school setting.
  • Organizing student activities, coaching public speaking and academic vocabulary, and preparing students to present their learning confidently.
  • Coordinating multi-school visits, managing classroom logistics, and setting clear behavioral and academic expectations.
  • Guiding students through collaboration, questioning strategies, reflection, and connecting mentorship to their academic progress.
• This application requires you to respond to position-specific questions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the APPLICATION INFORMATION section.

Examples of Duties:

The Project Resource Teacher assigned to support Knox Middle School is responsible for developing and coordinating the Knox Academic Ambassador Program. In this role, the teacher will organize weekly field trips connecting Knox students with partner 5th-grade classrooms through standards-aligned academic experiences. The teacher will prepare Knox ambassadors to deepen their own understanding by explaining, modeling, questioning, and teaching academic concepts to younger students—building strong communication skills, mastery of content, and precise academic vocabulary. Additionally, the teacher will guide student reflection on these experiences and enhance family engagement by helping parents and guardians understand learning goals, proficiency expectations, student progress, and effective ways to support learning at home.

The incumbent will be expected to :

• Organize and manage all Academic Ambassador Program logistics, including student selection, permission slips, transportation, and visit schedules for partner elementary schools.
• Prepare and coach Knox students through structured rehearsals to model skills, use academic vocabulary, and present confidently to younger peers.
• Collaborate with teachers and PLCs at Knox and partner with elementary schools to align visit activities with grade-level standards.
• Track program impact through academic and participation data and communicate student progress and mastery to Knox families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential OR Single Subject Teaching Credential by the closing date of the application deadline.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$12,500.54 to $26,458.32 Per Year

Job Categories

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]

Additional Information

Contact: Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: [phone], [e-mail] / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: [phone], [e-mail] / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.