Spanish High School Teacher - Leland High 2019-2020 at San Jose Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
As an instructional leader you will support our students in developing their academic, social, and life skills in a second language. We are looking for passionate teachers who will inspire our students to discover their own greatness.
Requirements / Qualifications
The impact you will have: As an instructional leader you will support our students in developing their academic, social, and life skills in a second language. We are looking for passionate teachers who will inspire our students to discover their own greatness. Who you are: A dedicated, collaborative professional with strong communication skills who can develop successful relationships with students, staff, and our community. What you bring: 1. Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position 2. Resume 3. Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors (you may submit your application without these letters, but please be sure to attach them prior to your interview) 4. Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only. 5. Test Results: please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results 6. Single Subject Spanish Credential 7. EL Authorization
Your benefits: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks! Our teachers receive mac laptops and have on-site technology support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their credential. All teachers receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one-on-one coaching with site or district coaches. Note to internal employees: You do not need to resubmit any information we already have on file. In your application please be sure to let us know which site you are applying for. When will you hear back from us: Within 3-4 days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to the hiring manager or email us at talent@sjusd.org.
Requirements / Qualifications
The impact you will have: As an instructional leader you will support our students in developing their academic, social, and life skills in a second language. We are looking for passionate teachers who will inspire our students to discover their own greatness. Who you are: A dedicated, collaborative professional with strong communication skills who can develop successful relationships with students, staff, and our community. What you bring: 1. Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position 2. Resume 3. Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors (you may submit your application without these letters, but please be sure to attach them prior to your interview) 4. Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only. 5. Test Results: please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results 6. Single Subject Spanish Credential 7. EL Authorization
Your benefits: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks! Our teachers receive mac laptops and have on-site technology support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their credential. All teachers receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one-on-one coaching with site or district coaches. Note to internal employees: You do not need to resubmit any information we already have on file. In your application please be sure to let us know which site you are applying for. When will you hear back from us: Within 3-4 days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to the hiring manager or email us at talent@sjusd.org.
Comments and Other Information
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:
For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services, Dane Caldwell-Holden at 408-535-6080 ext. 13212 (dcaldwellholden@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Facilities and Construction, Steve Adamo at 408-535-6000 ext. 19411, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Comments and Other Information
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:
For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services, Dane Caldwell-Holden at 408-535-6080 ext. 13212 (dcaldwellholden@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Facilities and Construction, Steve Adamo at 408-535-6000 ext. 19411, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126