Social Studies/History Teacher - Crescenta Valley High School

Glendale Unified School District; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District seeks a Social Studies/History Teacher for Crescenta Valley High School. The role focuses on delivering high school social studies instruction, developing standards-aligned lessons, and leveraging data to tailor instruction for diverse learners.

Candidates must hold a California Social Science Teaching Credential and an English Learner Authorization. The position involves collaboration with colleagues, parents, and IEP teams in a 186-day school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Must hold a valid California Social Science Teaching Credential.
• Must hold English Learner Authorization (CLAD, ELA1, ELAM, ELAS, ELAE) for designated ELD or instruction to English Learners.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Social Studies/History to high school students.
• Develops lesson plans aligned to standards and student progress expectations.
• Uses data on student progress to plan instruction and improves outcomes.
• Provides differentiated instruction for English Learners and students with disabilities.
• Maintains records, communicates with parents/guardians, and participates in IEP meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree

California Social Science Teaching Credential

English Learner Authorization (CLAD/ELA1/ELAM/ELAS/ELAE)

Job description

Social Studies/History Teacher - Crescenta Valley High School JobID: 577

• Position Type:
  Secondary School Teaching/ Teacher, Secondary, Social Studies - History
• Date Posted:
  5/27/2026
• Location:
  Crescenta Valley High
• Date Available:
  2026-27 School Year

SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL

DESCRIPTION

This position teaches Social Studies/History to high school students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teaches classes in secondary schools in accordance with the requirements of approved courses of study, and at a rate level in accordance with student progress expectations.
• Develops lesson plans that engage students in cognitively challenging work aligned to standards.
• Utilizes data about individual student progress, strengths and needs in planning.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Evaluates student learning to determine progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Provides differentiated instruction in order to modify and accommodate English Learners and students with special needs.
• Actively plans with department team/s and collaborates effectively with all educational partners.
• Creates a safe and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to participate and share ideas.
• Models respectful and polite interactions with all students.
• Demonstrates use of a fair, firm and consistent classroom management system.
• Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the school campus.
• Participates in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to develop IEPs for eligible students.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting student performance goals and working with colleagues to meet defined achievement goals.
• Provides ongoing communication with parents/guardians to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child/children
• Maintains professional competence through staff development activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and materials.
• Reflects on practice and student progress to inform future instructional strategies.
• During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency situations, shall temporarily perform any duties, as directed, within the authorization of credential/s held.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Credential

• Credential Required: Applicants must hold a valid California Social Science Teaching Credential.
• English Learner Authorization: Applicants must also hold a valid English Learner Authorization such as a CLAD, ELA1, ELAM, ELAS, ELAE, or similar authorization for designated English Language Development instruction or integrated instruction to English Learners.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrates oral and written proficiency in English and the target language.
• Demonstrates an understanding of culture and history of peoples and countries of the target language.
• Understands and supports the goals of the dual language immersion program: (1) bilingualism and biliteracy, (2) academic achievement, (3) sociocultural competence.
• Creates a positive classroom environment that equally values the target language and English.
• Knowledge of the developmental needs of elementary school students, including an understanding of appropriate behavior management strategies.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement a cognitively challenging instructional program to elementary students.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Knowledge of pedagogy and content for effective instruction at the elementary level.
• Ability to communicate effectively by providing clear, concise instruction using academic language.
• Ability to listen without bias and provide appropriate feedback.
• Knowledge of methods for effective collaboration and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic and disability groups.
• Demonstrate understanding, patience and approachability toward students, parents, and colleagues.

SUPERVISION

Under the Supervision of the Site Administrator/Designee

WORK YEAR

186 days

SALARY SCHEDULE

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Glendale Unified School District and the Glendale Teachers Association, this position aligns with salary schedule A or B, depending on the credential type, verifiable years of prior service, and educational history verified through an official transcript from an accredited university or college.