2024-2025 Elementary Intervention Teacher - Applicant Pool TEMPORARY at Torrance Unified School District
About the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
Job Summary
Job Summary
To establish a pool of Intervention teachers to meet staffing needs for the 2024-2025 school year. The teacher will work directly with small groups of students to implement the school intervention program in either ELA or Math. This is a temporary position and employment type (full or part-time) is subject to funding availability.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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CLASSROOM TEACHER
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP
Directly responsible to school principal or designee.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide planned instruction in each subject assigned to teach.
2. Follow course of study specified in state law and school district regulations.
3. Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum growth for each student.
4. Select and use appropriate materials available in the district for students and subjects assigned.
5. Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and communicate with parents and staff on the individual pupil’s progress.
6. Identify pupil needs and consult with other professional staff records, in assessing and helping pupils solve health, behavioral, and learning problems.
7. Maintain basic student records as required.
8. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
9. Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
10. Maintain professional relationships with students, with colleagues, and between school and home.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND CONTROL
1. Establish a standard of classroom control that allows effective learning to take place.
2. Promote a classroom environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control.
3. Encourage an atmosphere that stimulates inquiry, self-expression, and individual growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OTHER DUTIES
1. Share equally, insofar as possible, in the supervision of pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
2. Share equally, insofar as possible, in faculty responsibilities during the working day.
3. Share in the supervision and/or sponsorship of student activities in terms of teacher interests and school needs.
4. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level.
5. Perform business services as required.
6. Participate in community-school relations.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD or ELA. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- Credential Copy (document MUST SHOW credential type, document number, added authorizations and current expiration date)
- English Learner Authorization (or CLAD)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST)
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD or ELA. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- Credential Copy (document MUST SHOW credential type, document number, added authorizations and current expiration date)
- English Learner Authorization (or CLAD)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST)
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
Comments and Other Information
Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents or submit documents that don't meet posted requirements will not be contacted. Applications must be correct and complete at time of submission to be considered.
Selected applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff.
We give up to seven (7) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution per the collective bargaining agreement.
Comments and Other Information
Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents or submit documents that don't meet posted requirements will not be contacted. Applications must be correct and complete at time of submission to be considered.
Selected applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff.
We give up to seven (7) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution per the collective bargaining agreement.
Application Deadline
8/30/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/29/2024
Contact
Karena Ortiz
310-972-6079
310-972-6079
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$61,395 - $121,089 Annually
$61,395 - $121,089 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Appropriate placement on salary schedule posted on WWW.TUSD.ORG
Length of Work Year
185 days
Employment Type
Full Time