OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM TEACHER - Creekside Middle School at Patterson Joint Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the site Principal, provides the instruction, supervision, and other related tasks of a self-contained classroom of students placed in the Opportunity Program due to behavior or attendance difficulties. The goal of the Opportunity Program is centered on developing a positive classroom climate conducive to improving student behaviors and attendance while meeting their academic needs.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) • Valid CA Multiple Subject teaching credential with embedded EL authorization or CLAD Experience: • A minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience • Training in the area of at-risk student populations (preferred)
- Copy of Transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for purposes of the application; official copies will be required if hired.)
- Credential Copy (please post detailed credential stating expiration date rather than the certificate. )
- English Learner Authorization (if your EL authorization is embedded in your credential, you do not need to attach a separate document; however, if you hold a CLAD certificate, please attach here.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (three recent SIGNED letters of recommendation required)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) • Valid CA Multiple Subject teaching credential with embedded EL authorization or CLAD Experience: • A minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience • Training in the area of at-risk student populations (preferred)
- Copy of Transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for purposes of the application; official copies will be required if hired.)
- Credential Copy (please post detailed credential stating expiration date rather than the certificate. )
- English Learner Authorization (if your EL authorization is embedded in your credential, you do not need to attach a separate document; however, if you hold a CLAD certificate, please attach here.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (three recent SIGNED letters of recommendation required)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
Letter of interest is the only required document; however, it is recommended that you also submit supporting documents (resume, letters of recommendation) due to the fact that the interview/selection team may not be familiar with the work you are doing at your current site.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS:
Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either “Submitted” or “Not Submitted.” It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.
Comments and Other Information
INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
Letter of interest is the only required document; however, it is recommended that you also submit supporting documents (resume, letters of recommendation) due to the fact that the interview/selection team may not be familiar with the work you are doing at your current site.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS:
Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either “Submitted” or “Not Submitted.” It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.
Application Deadline
11/14/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/4/2025
Contact
Stephanie Days
2098957782
2098957782
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$64,974 - $130,848 Annually
$64,974 - $130,848 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Additional stipends for advanced degree(s) may apply. In addition, District offers year for year credit for all verified public teaching experience, including longevity. District pays $10,800/$11,400/$12,000 annual benefit cap (single/2-party/family)
Length of Work Year
185 days (to be prorated for the 2025/26 school year)
Employment Type
Full Time
EXPERIENCE
Year for year credit granted for ALL verified California public school teaching experience, including longevity.
STIPEND
$3,249 stipend for Masters & additional $3,249 stipend for Doctorate