Teacher, Transitional Kindergarten - 2024-2025 School Year; Eligibility Pool at Oak Grove School District
About the Employer
Oak Grove School District has a total student enrollment of approximately 8,690 from grades TK-8. There are 15 elementary schools and 3 intermediate schools. Six out of seventeen schools receive Title I funds. Schools range from the highest student enrollment (730) to the lowest student enrollment (269). The percentage of English Learners is 29% representing 56 languages spoken in the district. Oak Grove School District’s focus is driven by the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) and school site-specific SPSA (Single Plan for Student Achievement) which identifies short, intermediate, and long-term goals. First and foremost in all activities is the safety of students as well as student success in the areas of math and reading/language arts interwoven with science, social studies and visual and performing arts. Student performance goals have been integrated into the state and federal accountability systems. Annually, the LCAP and SPSA's are updated with our students, staff and various community groups in keeping with our core values, the vision, and the annual goals. The District is located in the southeastern corner of San Jose, California bounded by Capitol Expressway to the north, Canoas Creek to the west, Bernal Road to the south and the foothills to the east. Our Mission is to "Ensure Every Child's Potential is Achieved" driving our Core Values: Student Learning, Positive Interdependence, Quality Performance, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Respect The Oak Grove School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Credentialed teachers who are first assigned to a transitional kindergarten (TK) classroom after July 1, 2015, must have, by August 1, 2025, one of the following: * At least 24 units in early childhood education or child development, or both; * As determined and documented by the local educational agency employing the teacher, professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children meeting the criteria established by the governing board or body of the local educational agency that is comparable to the 24 units of education; or * A Child Development Teacher Permit, or an early childhood education specialist credential, issued from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) **Permit options: Child Development Teacher Permit, Child Development Master Teacher Permit, Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, or the Child Development Program Director
Requirements / Qualifications
Multiple Subject Credential, 3 current letters of recommendation, letter of introduction, resume, post BA/BS transcripts • At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both. • As determined by the local educational agency employing the teacher, professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children that is comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1. • A child development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
*Any current credentialed teacher who is or was assigned to teach TK, or a combination class of Kindergarten and TK, on or before July 1, 2015, is “grandfathered in” to teach TK without having to meet additional requirements. (For external candidates, please provide proof of this employment.) Any credentialed teacher assigned to teach TK, or a combination class of kindergarten and TK, will have until August 1, 2025, to meet the above-mentioned education requirements.
- Credential Copy (Copy of appropriate valid credential)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (please only send 3 of your most current)
- Resume
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
Requirements / Qualifications
Multiple Subject Credential, 3 current letters of recommendation, letter of introduction, resume, post BA/BS transcripts • At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both. • As determined by the local educational agency employing the teacher, professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children that is comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1. • A child development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
*Any current credentialed teacher who is or was assigned to teach TK, or a combination class of Kindergarten and TK, on or before July 1, 2015, is “grandfathered in” to teach TK without having to meet additional requirements. (For external candidates, please provide proof of this employment.) Any credentialed teacher assigned to teach TK, or a combination class of kindergarten and TK, will have until August 1, 2025, to meet the above-mentioned education requirements.
- Credential Copy (Copy of appropriate valid credential)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (please only send 3 of your most current)
- Resume
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
Application Deadline
4/15/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
1/11/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$66,630.00 - $123,563.00 Annually
$66,630.00 - $123,563.00 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$3,765 for MA/Doctorate Degree
Length of Work Year
186 days
Employment Type
Full Time