Regular Teacher Assigned to Various Elementary Schools via VAPA Dept. at San Diego Unified School District

Application Deadline

8/19/2023 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/9/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
44
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$58,608.92- $124,050.09 Annually
Length of Work Year
184 days
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Visual and Performing Arts Dept. has several full-time (1.0 FTE), 10 -month vacancies in various Elementary Schools. The Visual and Performing Arts Department will be adding numerous elementary teaching positions given increased resources from Proposition 28, passed by the voters in November 2022. The Visual and Performing Arts Department believes that the arts transform lives and there is much excitement for expanding arts education in the district. Teachers will be hired to teach 1) performing arts (dance, music and theater). These teachers will teach all grades, UTK-5, and will serve multiple sites as an itinerant teacher. A collaborative spirit will be essential for success in this role and teachers should be open to working closely with colleagues in service of continuous growth and development, to include but not limited to lesson study, action research, classroom observations, etc. Above all candidates should have a firmly developed growth mindset and strong belief that every student possesses unique strengths/genius and that all are capable of finding their artistic voice and developing literacy.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a Multiple Subject Credential with supplemental authorization to teach dance, music or theatre (or willingness to obtain a Limited Assignment in dance, music or theatre), or a Single Subject Credential in dance, music, theatre, or visual arts (or willingness to obtain a Limited Assignment in dance, music or theatre) in California or an equivalent out-of-state teaching credential. Candidates eligible for the listed credentials within the next three months must provide evidence from their credentialing program that they will graduate and will be recommended for a credential. A valid English Language Learner Authorization or willingness to obtain one is also required. ***Desired candidates should also be willing to participate in ongoing training in foundational and ongoing professional learning and action research. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with grade level, site, and district staff in service of site and district goals and an understanding of high functioning Professional Learning Communities with an emphasis on analyzing student work is highly desired.*** Credential must be registered with the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing by the closing date of the application deadline. Applicants must have a valid California driver's license and be prepared to conduct, participate in, and travel to sites, professional development sessions, workshops, and meetings. Note: Due to the high number of vacancies in these positions, it is being reopened for additional applicants. There is no need to reapply is an application was submitted previously.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a Multiple Subject Credential with supplemental authorization to teach dance, music or theatre (or willingness to obtain a Limited Assignment in dance, music or theatre), or a Single Subject Credential in dance, music, theatre, or visual arts (or willingness to obtain a Limited Assignment in dance, music or theatre) in California or an equivalent out-of-state teaching credential. Candidates eligible for the listed credentials within the next three months must provide evidence from their credentialing program that they will graduate and will be recommended for a credential. A valid English Language Learner Authorization or willingness to obtain one is also required. ***Desired candidates should also be willing to participate in ongoing training in foundational and ongoing professional learning and action research. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with grade level, site, and district staff in service of site and district goals and an understanding of high functioning Professional Learning Communities with an emphasis on analyzing student work is highly desired.*** Credential must be registered with the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing by the closing date of the application deadline. Applicants must have a valid California driver's license and be prepared to conduct, participate in, and travel to sites, professional development sessions, workshops, and meetings. Note: Due to the high number of vacancies in these positions, it is being reopened for additional applicants. There is no need to reapply is an application was submitted previously.

Comments and Other Information

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Comments and Other Information


The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add domain@sandi.net and domain@governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list. Non Discrimination Statement The San Diego Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information is lryan@sandi.net, 619.725.8000 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. The Title II Coordinator's contact information is wranck-buhr@sandi.net 619.725.5678 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street Room 3126, San Diego, CA 92103. The 504 Coordinator's contact information is enall@sandi.net 619.344.6420 or by mail, 5465 El Cajon Blvd. Room B-2, San Diego, CA 92115 It is the policy of San Diego Unified School District to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request accommodation.