Job Information
Date Posted: 3/15/2023
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Employment Type: Full Time
Length of Work Year: 2023-2024
Salary: $68,500.00 - $117,500.00 per year
Number Openings: (At time of posting) 10
Contact: Talent SJUSD
Email: talent@sjusd.org
Phone: Job Summary Job Summary
As an instructional leader, you will support our transitional kindergarten students in developing their academic and social skills. We are looking for passionate teachers who will inspire our students to discover their own greatness.
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The impact you will have: As an instructional leader you will support our transitional kindergarten students in developing their academic, language, and social skills. We are looking for passionate teachers who will inspire our students to discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/TransitionalKTeacher. Who you are: A dedicated, collaborative professional with strong communication skills who can develop successful relationships with students, staff, and our community.
What you need to be qualified? -Multiple Subject Credential with English Learner (EL) Authorization -Completion of 24 units in ECE / child development be the end of your second year with San Jose Unified -To apply, you must have at least 6 units already completed OR have worked at least one year as a para educator / teacher assistant in a preschool classroom -Unit requirement can be waived if you have been a full-time preschool teacher for at least one year or part-time preschool teacher for at least two years What you bring: -Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position -Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors -Transcripts of your undergraduate degree including any early childhood education / child development units, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only. -Test results: please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results -EL Authorization When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at talent@sjusd.org.
The impact you will have: As an instructional leader you will support our transitional kindergarten students in developing their academic, language, and social skills. We are looking for passionate teachers who will inspire our students to discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/TransitionalKTeacher. Who you are: A dedicated, collaborative professional with strong communication skills who can develop successful relationships with students, staff, and our community.
What you need to be qualified? -Multiple Subject Credential with English Learner (EL) Authorization -Completion of 24 units in ECE / child development be the end of your second year with San Jose Unified -To apply, you must have at least 6 units already completed OR have worked at least one year as a para educator / teacher assistant in a preschool classroom -Unit requirement can be waived if you have been a full-time preschool teacher for at least one year or part-time preschool teacher for at least two years What you bring: -Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position -Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors -Transcripts of your undergraduate degree including any early childhood education / child development units, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only. -Test results: please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results -EL Authorization When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at talent@sjusd.org.
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What we offer: San Jose Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. -H1B Visa Sponsorship for qualified international trained teachers in the following high need roles such as: Special Education Teachers, Physics Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Spanish Bilingual Teachers, and Foreign Language Spanish. -For a faster response please include your request for H1B Sponsorship in your Letter of Introduction and ensure you are submitting a California approved transcript evaluation. Please click here to view approved agencies. -Comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks! -Our teachers receive mac laptops and have on-site technology support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their credential. All teachers receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one-on-one coaching with site or district coaches. Note to internal applicants: While resubmitting information we already have on file is not required, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to. Who we are: San Jose Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today's students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving nearly 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San Jose to the Almaden Valley, San Jose Unified is Silicon Valley's largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San Jose children. San Jose Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District's programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons: For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students: Director of Student Services, Darbi O'Connell at 408-535-6080 ext. 13224 (doconnell@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For facilities or other ADA complaints: Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
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