Spanish Teacher, Summer School, Grade 6 at La Canada Unified School District
About the Employer
“Our Success is Intentional” La Cañada Unified School District is a learning community committed to personal growth and academic excellence. All facets of the district work to ensure its success is intentional. Part of the fabric of the community, La Cañada schools inspire a national standard for high academic achievement, citizenship, and student well-being. LCUSD emphasizes safety, security, and a wide array of wellness offerings as a priority on each of its school campuses. The district operates three elementary schools and a combined grades 7-12 middle and high school. Current student enrollment is approximately 3,975 students, supported by 517 highly qualified employees. Each school in the district has developed a comprehensive Responsive Teaching Plan, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Plan, and has adopted Stanford’s Challenge Success initiative to ensure that all students receive appropriate tiers of support in mastering academic standards and in developing their social, emotional, and physical health and resilience. La Cañada Flintridge is home of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Descanso Gardens. The professional residents of La Cañada are attracted to the city because of its excellent schools and its strong community spirit. Parent participation and involvement in the schools are extensive as evidenced by a robust La Cañada Educational Foundation, which contributes over $2 million annually to the district, the active volunteerism and program support of the PTA at each school site, and the Spartan Boosters at LCHS grades 7-12. Approximately 95% of graduating seniors enroll in post-secondary schools, with students attending their best fit colleges and universities across the nation. All of our schools have been named National Blue Ribbon schools, with Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon Elementary Schools recognized in 2021. La Cañada High School 7/8 was named a National Forum “School to Watch” school four times, most recently in 2023. All LCUSD schools have been designated as California Distinguished Schools, with its three elementary schools recognized again in 2023.
Job Summary
Job Summary
La Cañada Unified School District has an opening for a Spanish teacher to teach one class of Spanish to incoming grade 7 students during the 2023 summer school session. Instruction is to be delivered in person at La Cañada High School.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: 1. Credential: Valid California single subject teaching credential in Spanish, including a certification to teach English Language Learner students. 2. Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Work Time: 23 days, June 12 through July 14, 2023. Monday, June 19th and Tuesday, July 4th will be observed as holidays. Instructional time is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the teacher will be paid for an additional half hour of prep daily.
Application Procedure: 1. Applicants may submit a resume with references and a copy of a California teaching credential in Spanish through the posting on EdJoin (http://www.edjoin.org/lcusd) or by mailing the materials to the address listed below. Letters of introduction and/or letters of recommendation are welcome but not required. Submissions may be addressed to: Dr. Debra Cradduck, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 2. After initial paper screening, candidates will be contacted for a personal interview as soon after the application deadline as possible. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Items below are required for application to be considered:
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Intro letter is welcome but optional.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letters of recommendation are welcome but optional.)
- Resume (with references and their contact information)
- Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (if ELD/SDAIE authorization is not embedded in single subject credential)
- Single Subject Teaching Credential - World Languages-Languages other than English (specify) (Spanish)
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: 1. Credential: Valid California single subject teaching credential in Spanish, including a certification to teach English Language Learner students. 2. Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Work Time: 23 days, June 12 through July 14, 2023. Monday, June 19th and Tuesday, July 4th will be observed as holidays. Instructional time is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the teacher will be paid for an additional half hour of prep daily.
Application Procedure: 1. Applicants may submit a resume with references and a copy of a California teaching credential in Spanish through the posting on EdJoin (http://www.edjoin.org/lcusd) or by mailing the materials to the address listed below. Letters of introduction and/or letters of recommendation are welcome but not required. Submissions may be addressed to: Dr. Debra Cradduck, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 2. After initial paper screening, candidates will be contacted for a personal interview as soon after the application deadline as possible. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Items below are required for application to be considered:
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Intro letter is welcome but optional.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letters of recommendation are welcome but optional.)
- Resume (with references and their contact information)
- Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (if ELD/SDAIE authorization is not embedded in single subject credential)
- Single Subject Teaching Credential - World Languages-Languages other than English (specify) (Spanish)
Comments and Other Information
Compensation:
The hourly rate for a certificated summer school teacher is $55.39. Teachers will turn in timesheets on June 30 and July 14, 2023, and receive the respective paychecks on July 5 and August 4, 2023. This position is not eligible to participate in the District’s medical benefit packages.
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Comments and Other Information
Compensation:
The hourly rate for a certificated summer school teacher is $55.39. Teachers will turn in timesheets on June 30 and July 14, 2023, and receive the respective paychecks on July 5 and August 4, 2023. This position is not eligible to participate in the District’s medical benefit packages.
For more information on this position, click the "View Job Description" button.
Application Deadline
3/24/2023 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/10/2023
Contact
Danielle Newcom
818-952-8385
818-952-8385
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$55.39 per hour, contracted for 2.5 hours per day
Length of Work Year
Summer School, June 12 - July 14, 2023
Employment Type
Part Time