Instructional Specialist- Life Lab- 19.75 hrs- Westlake Elementary School- Position Starts August 6, 2026 at Santa Cruz City Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Principal, plan, coordinate, implement and provide standards based, hands-on science, environmental science, nutrition instruction to groups of students in an outdoor environmental education classroom environment; research and prepare instructional materials and lesson plans utilizing approved curriculum guides; perform specialized duties in the care, operation and maintenance of an outdoor garden classroom.
Requirements / Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years experience working with children in an educational or organized learning environment. College course work in environmental science, organic gardening, nutrition, child growth and development and education may be substituted for experience. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desirable.
Requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Special qualifications supported by Title I funds include: - Need to Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education or, - Obtained an associate’s or higher degree (college level) or, - Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment (Paraeducator Test), knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics. The Paraeducator Test is offered at our District Office. Please call 831-429-3410 Ext. 48238 to make an appointment.
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of College Transcript)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years experience working with children in an educational or organized learning environment. College course work in environmental science, organic gardening, nutrition, child growth and development and education may be substituted for experience. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desirable.
Requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Special qualifications supported by Title I funds include: - Need to Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education or, - Obtained an associate’s or higher degree (college level) or, - Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment (Paraeducator Test), knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics. The Paraeducator Test is offered at our District Office. Please call 831-429-3410 Ext. 48238 to make an appointment.
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of College Transcript)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Schedule: 3 days/week 8:00 am-1:35pm with 30 minute lunch & Wednesday 8:00 am-12:30pm
Santa Cruz City Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy should be directed to the Title IX/Nondiscrimination Coordinator: Molly Parks, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources: 831-429-3410 ext 48235; mparks@sccs.net
Comments and Other Information
Schedule: 3 days/week 8:00 am-1:35pm with 30 minute lunch & Wednesday 8:00 am-12:30pm
Santa Cruz City Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy should be directed to the Title IX/Nondiscrimination Coordinator: Molly Parks, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources: 831-429-3410 ext 48235; mparks@sccs.net