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Teacher, ELEMENTARY 6th GRADE INDEPENDENT STUDY at HORIZONS 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR at Mt. Diablo Unified

Application Deadline

11/18/2021 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
10/18/2021
Contact
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$53,339 - $98,346*
Length of Work Year
185 days + 2 days New Teacher Orientation
Employment Type
Full Time

Stipends::

$1,413 for Masters, Ed.D/Ph.D, and National Board Certification

*MDUSD Career Increments::

Applied when appropriate up to $98,346

Benefits::

Medical, vision and dental. Employees with .50FTE or greater are eligible for Medical Benefits..

Retirement::

CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement Plan)

Location::

Horizons Independent Study

Start date::

To be determined
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   
Duties and Responsibilities of Teachers of Horizons School (Independent Study) Teachers of the Independent Study Program are responsible to the Administrator of the Independent Study Program. The duties and responsibilities of Teachers of the Horizons School are as follows: 1. to provide teaching services to qualified students on a one-to-one or small-group basis at the Horizons School 2. to develop an educational plan (contract) in cooperation with the student and his/her parent(s) with each qualified student 3. to participate in inservice and professional growth activities relative to the Horizons Study Program 4. to select and order, through the administrator, the instructional supplies and equipment necessary for carrying out their teaching responsibilities 5. to select and order, through the administrator, the instructional supplies and equipment necessary for carrying out their teaching responsibilities 6. to participate in school and district conference relative to students in the Horizons Study Program 7. to confer with counselors, administrators, parents and agency personnel regarding the progress of students for whom they are providing services 8. to confer with the administrator regarding recommendations for program improvement 9. to attend job-related meetings and activities specified by the administrator 10. to perform those non-instructional duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and advisory duties, as may be prescribed by the Board of Education

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to enter their Social Security Number into their Edjoin job seeker profile when applying for positions. While we cannot view your SSN, it does enable us to directly access your credentials on the CTC website. OR (Include a Copy of Credential or “Details of Selected Credential” print-out from the CTC website with the document number and validity dates. DO NOT USE PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION). Out-of-state candidates may apply. Any applicant with an out-of-state credential, subject matter authorization, or other credential not listed below, may attach their credential in the UNKNOWN (UNKN) category below. For information about obtaining a California teaching credential, contact the CTC at credentials@ctc.ca.gov . Students currently enrolled in California credential programs may apply, but need to provide an email/letter from the recommending institution specifying enrollment and expected completion date. If your English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE) is not embedded in your credential, you may enter it in your application under credential requirements Bilingual Spanish is desirable, but not required.

  • Credential Copy (Attach CA or Out of State Credential. If finishing a program, attach a Letter of Appeasement or Intern Eligibility Letter from your university)
  • English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE or equivalent (Please attach here if not enbedded in your credential))
  • Letter of Introduction (Stating the position you are applying for and your skills and qualifications)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters, less than 2 years old)
  • Other (Test Results (CBEST/EQUIVALENT & CSET/PRAXIS/MSAT))
  • Resume (One page in length)


  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects

Applicants are encouraged to enter their Social Security Number into their Edjoin job seeker profile when applying for positions. While we cannot view your SSN, it does enable us to directly access your credentials on the CTC website. OR (Include a Copy of Credential or “Details of Selected Credential” print-out from the CTC website with the document number and validity dates. DO NOT USE PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION). Out-of-state candidates may apply. Any applicant with an out-of-state credential, subject matter authorization, or other credential not listed below, may attach their credential in the UNKNOWN (UNKN) category below. For information about obtaining a California teaching credential, contact the CTC at credentials@ctc.ca.gov . Students currently enrolled in California credential programs may apply, but need to provide an email/letter from the recommending institution specifying enrollment and expected completion date. If your English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE) is not embedded in your credential, you may enter it in your application under credential requirements Bilingual Spanish is desirable, but not required.

  • Credential Copy (Attach CA or Out of State Credential. If finishing a program, attach a Letter of Appeasement or Intern Eligibility Letter from your university)
  • English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE or equivalent (Please attach here if not enbedded in your credential))
  • Letter of Introduction (Stating the position you are applying for and your skills and qualifications)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters, less than 2 years old)
  • Other (Test Results (CBEST/EQUIVALENT & CSET/PRAXIS/MSAT))
  • Resume (One page in length)


  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects

Comments and Other Information

We are seeking Elementary Teachers who will have an immediate, positive impact on students' achievement. Teachers at each site work closely with other educators to provide a rigorous, challenging learning experience for every student. Provide no less than 180 minutes of whole-class virtual daily synchronous instruction. Assign no less than 180 minutes per day of asynchronous assignments. Be responsible for all of the duties listed in the job description: certificated teaching personnel - duties and responsibilities of teachers of Horizons School Independent Study. Upon an offer of employment, you must provide the official copies of the following: undergraduate & graduate transcripts, CBEST verification, CSET/MSAT/Praxis/equivalent results and, if applicable, the Certificate of Compliance for Highly Qualified Teachers (No Child Left Behind). No unofficial copies of transcripts and Test Results can be accepted. THE MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is a K-12 school district located in Concord, California serving the educational needs of over 31,000 students, and an additional 11,000 adult students. The district covers over 150 square miles, including the cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton; portions of Walnut Creek, Martinez, and unincorporated areas including Lafayette, Pacheco, Pittsburg, and Bay Point. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: No individual shall be permitted to begin employment until the Department of Justice has ascertained that the individual has not been convicted of a sex offense as defined by Education Code section 44010, a controlled substance offense as defined Education Code section 44011, or a serious or violent felony as defined in Penal Code sections 667.5(c) & 1192.7(c). The District administration reserves the right to screen applicants based on a review of applications, resumes, and recommendations, to use job related testing as part the interview process, and does not guarantee a personal interview to all applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Wendi Aghily, Chief of Pupil Services and Special Education, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at aghilyw@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Chief of Human Resources, John Rubio, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at rubioj@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.

Comments and Other Information


We are seeking Elementary Teachers who will have an immediate, positive impact on students' achievement. Teachers at each site work closely with other educators to provide a rigorous, challenging learning experience for every student. Provide no less than 180 minutes of whole-class virtual daily synchronous instruction. Assign no less than 180 minutes per day of asynchronous assignments. Be responsible for all of the duties listed in the job description: certificated teaching personnel - duties and responsibilities of teachers of Horizons School Independent Study. Upon an offer of employment, you must provide the official copies of the following: undergraduate & graduate transcripts, CBEST verification, CSET/MSAT/Praxis/equivalent results and, if applicable, the Certificate of Compliance for Highly Qualified Teachers (No Child Left Behind). No unofficial copies of transcripts and Test Results can be accepted. THE MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is a K-12 school district located in Concord, California serving the educational needs of over 31,000 students, and an additional 11,000 adult students. The district covers over 150 square miles, including the cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton; portions of Walnut Creek, Martinez, and unincorporated areas including Lafayette, Pacheco, Pittsburg, and Bay Point. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: No individual shall be permitted to begin employment until the Department of Justice has ascertained that the individual has not been convicted of a sex offense as defined by Education Code section 44010, a controlled substance offense as defined Education Code section 44011, or a serious or violent felony as defined in Penal Code sections 667.5(c) & 1192.7(c). The District administration reserves the right to screen applicants based on a review of applications, resumes, and recommendations, to use job related testing as part the interview process, and does not guarantee a personal interview to all applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Wendi Aghily, Chief of Pupil Services and Special Education, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at aghilyw@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Chief of Human Resources, John Rubio, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at rubioj@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.