2026 Credit Recovery/Get Ahead Summer School (High School) at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
About the Employer
Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Malibu, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a preK-12 school district serving approximately 8,835 students. SMMUSD is a diverse community dedicated to extraordinary achievement for all while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, and committed to pursuing excellence through equity. Current priorities include social justice standards, restorative justice, project-based learning, innovative teaching and a high level of student engagement. Our schools are supported by involved parents and communities. The District has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative school (K-8), two high schools, one continuation high school, child development services and adult education programs. The first classroom opened with 52 students in March 1876. U.S. News and World Report has named both Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School as Top High Schools in the nation and state, awarding a silver medal to Samohi with the ranking of 606 in the nation and 105 in the state and a gold medal to Malibu High School for rankings of 279 and 45, respectively in 2017. Three schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools: Edison Language Academy, Will Rogers Learning Community and Lincoln Middle School. Lincoln Middle School has earned the Gold School designation in 2015 and is one of nine schools recognized as a California Distinguished School. The others are: Franklin, Grant, McKinley, Roosevelt, Will Rogers, and Webster Elementary Schools, and Malibu and Santa Monica high schools. The SMMUSD Mission Statement, Extraordinary achievement for all students while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, guides the work of the Excellence through Equity plan that includes the following three priorities: All graduates are ready for college and careers; English learners will become proficient in English while engaging in a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and all students engage in schools that are safe, well-maintained and family-friendly. Students attending Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School have a graduation rate of about 95%, with the majority of students moving forward with post-secondary education options. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions. Non-Discrimination Policy (BP 0410)
Important Comments
Important Comments
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING:
Santa Monica High (SAMOHI & Olympic) and Malibu High – All classes will be held in person.
Mandatory Professional Development: Wednesday, June 17th and Thursday, June 18th.
Class ratios are subject to change based on CDC, CDPH, and LACPH K-12 School Protocols
When filing your application on EdJoin, please keep in mind appropriate certification for teaching in the grade levels and/or subject areas offered in the District-run summer program are required. Please make sure to attach answers to the questions below.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT RECOVERY SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:
1. Describe the academic intervention teaching experiences you have had in the past three (3) years. Describe the students with whom you have worked, the length of time, and explain the types of intervention you have utilized. Be specific and detailed in your response.
2. Describe three (3) different professional development trainings you have completed, or have conducted, within the last five (5) years related to instructional strategies for working with struggling students. Include the title of the three (3) PDs, the dates completed or conducted, and explain the participation or preparation required of you. Be specific and detailed in your response.
3. Describe your past experience working with English Language Learners in either the classroom setting or in an intervention program. Be specific and detailed in your response.
4. List the grade level and/or subjects that you have taught for the 2023-24 school year, 2024-25 school year and the 2025-26 school year.
Courses are subject to change based upon enrollment and funding.
Questions about courses offered should be directed to Educational Services:
Malibu High School, Denise Johnson, djohnson@smmusd.org
Santa Monica High School, Jane Han, jhan@smmusd.org
Olympic High School, Cynthia McGregory, cmcgregory@smmusd.org
Extended School Year, Jillian Bucciero, jbuccierro@smmusd.org
For any technical difficulties applying on EdJoin, contact Oscania Maravilla,
omaravilla@smmusd.org
SMMUSD-SMMCTA Collective Bargaining Agreement Article VII outlines the application and appointment process for Summer School positions. (http://www.smmusd.org/hrs/certificated/pdf/SMMCTAAgreement.pdf)
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions.
Non-Discrimination Policy (BP 0410)