Elementary Dual Language Teacher Pool

Salary: $58,608.92 - $124,050.09 Annually
Location : Various Locations, CA
Job Type: Certificated Teaching
Job Number: CERT24-DualLANG
Department: Various Departments
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Closing Date: 12/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This pool is for assignments for the 2024/2025 school year.
Please note that on 9/28/2021, the Board of Education mandated the COVID-19 vaccination as a requirement for employment.
The San Diego Unified School District accepts applications for Elementary Dual Language Teachers on a continuous basis for regular full-time and part-time assignments. This is a continuous recruitment which will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list and passing screened applicants will be offered the opprtunity to substitute as well. Candidates who wish to teach French, Mandarin or Spanish should apply to this pool. San Diego Unified is looking for Dual Language Teachers in an Elementary Dual Language immersion setting.
This pool is for individuals who:

• MUST hold a valid multiple subject teaching credentials with a BCLAD (bilingual authorization) in Spanish, French, Madarin, or
• are enrolled in a college/university to attain a teaching credential, or
• are intern eligible through their college or university, or
• are eligible for a short-term staffing permit (see CCTC requirements).

Not sure what documents qualify you for this position?Click here to view other documentsthat qualify a candidate for this pool.
If you have not applied for a California teaching credential, please remember that as of January 1, 2017, you must hold a Certificate of Clearance prior to applying for your credential. Visit the CCTC website for more information.
NOTE: At this time we are not considering applicants with employment visas (e.g. J1 or H1B).
Examples of Duties
A Dual Language Teacher develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program. The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Board of Education and administrative regulations.
  
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
  
• Encourage pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
  
• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
  
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment, including instructional media.
  
• Assess student progress on objectives, expectations, and/or goals and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.

Minimum Qualifications
Credential Requirements

• MUST hold a valid multiple subject teaching credentials with a BCLAD (bilingual authorization) in Spanish, French or Madarin.
  
• Please reference the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website for details (click here to view).

Single subject language credential holders should apply into the World Language Teacher Pool.
Not sure what documents qualify you for this position? Click here to view other documentsthat qualify a candidate for this pool.
Supplemental Information
Application Process:
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following:

• On-line employment application
• Response to the supplemental questionnaire
• Cover Letter and resume
• A copy of a valid teaching credential, proof of enrollment in a credentialing program (candidates must be scheduled to graduate within 6 months), proof of intern eligibility, or proof of short-term staffing permit eligibility.
• Contact information for three professional references must be listed under the 'References' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. References from a supervising teacher or professor are acceptable when there is no relevant prior work history. We will be reaching out to your professional reference contacts in the screening process of this application.
• A copy of written reference letters within the last two years is desirable

Required documents must be attached to the online employment application to be considered. The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Please complete the online application to include all current and previous paid work history and education. Indicate on the application if you have unpaid volunteer or internship experience. The length of time you worked in each position or assignment must be clearly shown. A resume must be attached, but it does not substitute for completing the work history and education sections of the employment application.
Examination Process
Click here for a view of the entire screening process.
The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates that are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.
Click here to see a guide to our eligibility lists.
Due to the high volume of applications received, Human Resources will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigation/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
  
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add domain@sandi.net and domain@governmentjobs.com to your safe senders' list.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The San Diego Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information is lryan@sandi.net, 619.725.8000, or by mail, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. The Title II Coordinator's contact information is wranck-buhr@sandi.net 619.725.5678 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street Room 3126, San Diego, CA 92103. The 504 Coordinator's contact information is enall@sandi.net at 619.344.6420 or by mail, 5465 El Cajon Blvd. Room B-2, San Diego, CA 92115 It is the policy of the San Diego Unified School District to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation.
01
Do you currently hold a valid teaching credential? A copy must be attached to the "Attachments" section of your application.

• Yes
• No

02
Please select the subject for the valid credential(s) that you currently hold or are attaining (select all that apply). Attach a copy to your application.

• Art
• Counseling
• Early Childhood Education Permit
• Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate
• Education Specialist: Moderate/Severe
• English
• Industrial and Technology Education
• Mathematics
• Multiple Subjects
• Music
• Physical Education
• School Nurse Services
• Science: Biology
• Science: Chemistry
• Science: General Science
• Science: Geo/Earth Science
• Science: Physics
• Social Science
• World Language: French
• World Language: Mandarin
• World Language: Spanish
• World Language: Other
• CTE: Agriculture
• CTE: Arts, Media, and Entertainment
• CTE: Building & Construction Trades
• CTE: Business & Finance
• CTE: Education, Child Development, and Family Services
• CTE: Energy, Environment & Utilities
• CTE: Engineering & Architecture
• CTE: Health Science & Medical Technology
• CTE: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
• CTE: Information & Communication Technologies
• CTE: Manufacturing & Product Development
• CTE: Marketing, Sales, and Service
• CTE: Public Services
• CTE: Transportation

03
Please tell us what type of world language credential you hold or are attaining.

• Bilingual Authorization
• Single Subject
• Supplemental
• None

04
Please select the valid bilingual authorization that you currently hold (select all that apply).

• Arabic
• Armenian
• Cantonese
• Farsi
• Filipino
• French
• German
• Hmong
• Japanese
• Khmer
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Portuguese
• Punjabi
• Russian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

05
Are you currently enrolled in a world Language Teacher credentialing program? If so, please attach proof of enrollment in the "Attachments" section of your application.

• Yes
• No

06
If you are currently attaining a teaching credential, when will you complete your program?
07
Are you intern eligible through your college or university? If so, provide proof of eligibility in the "Attachment" section of your application.

• Yes
• No

08
If you do not hold a valid teaching credential, are you eligible for a short-term staffing permit? You must hold a Bachelor's Degree, pass the CBEST, and complete course work in accordance with CCTC requirements. Please review the CCTC website for specific course work requirements. If you believe that you are eligible, you must attach your BA, CBEST scores and official transcripts in the "Attachment" section of your application.

• Yes
• No

09
With which university or credential program did you or will you attain your credential?

• Alliant University
• Azusa Pacific University
• Bradman University
• Cal State Los Angeles
• Cal State San Marcos
• National University
• Point Loma Nazarene University
• San Diego State University
• University of California San Diego
• University of Phoenix
• University of San Diego
• I have not entered a credential program yet.
• Other

10
If you indicated "other" above, please list where you received or are attaining your credential.
Required Question