DEFINITION:Under general supervision, serves as classroom teacher in grades Kindergarten through 6, or a combination thereof and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides learning experiences and teaches the courses of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum
- Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students
- Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records
- Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/District policies, goals and objectives
- Communicates with parents through a variety of means
- Holds parent conferences to discuss individual student's progress
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards, interest centers, etc.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or professional growth activities and university courses
- Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines
- Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records
- Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities
- Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities
CREDENTIAL:
- Valid California Credential or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned.
- Valid English Learner Certification.
- Verification of NCLB Highly Qualified compliance
EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree including all courses to meet credential requirementsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Requirements / QualificationsMust possess or qualify for a Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject Credential. Interns will be considered. Completed application, resume, letters of reference, and copy of appropriate credential (or letter from your university).If you have any questions about the application process, e-mail Michelle at ...@hesperiausd.org.
- Credential Copy
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation, written within the last two years)
- Resume (Resume)
Comments and Other InformationThese openings are for immediate placement. We will interview qualified candidates as we receive them. HUSD accepts a maximum of 20 years of outside teaching experience. Our teachers do make a contribution towards their benefit package. You can view our benefits information on our District website under Business Services. Any applicant who attempts to contact individual Governing Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the District and/or the position should be directed to the Hesperia Unified School District Personnel Services Division. Hesperia Unified School District does not discriminate in its hiring on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to: Danny Polmounter Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Hesperia Unified School District 15576 Main Street Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) ###-####, Ext. 7331