Position Type:
Teacher/Elementary Teacher

Date Posted:
8/4/2026

Location:
Nipomo Elementary School

Date Available:
08/10/2026

Closing Date:
08/07/2026
NOTICE OF VACANCY

Human Resources

602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420



August 4, 2026

CERTIFICATED NOTICE OF VACANCY

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

We are now accepting applications for the following certificated position(s) beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

POSITION(S):Kindergarten Teacher - Nipomo Elementary School

Temporary Position

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Multiple Subject teaching credential with an authorization to teach in grades K-6 in a self-contained setting.
• CLAD/BCLAD/EL Authorization (Emergency permits are not accepted)
• A Bachelor's Degree, including all courses and/or exams needed to meet credentialing and subject matter competency.

WORK DAYS:184 days, 1.0 FTE

SALARY: Annual entry level salary placement from $63,607 to $107,276 for a full time position;

Salary is prorated based on the start date, FTE, and on prior experience and semester units above Bachelor's degree.

2026-2027 Certificated Salary Schedule

HEALTH BENEFITS: 2026-2027 Certificated Health Benefits Plans and Rates

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS:

• All interested outside applicants may complete an online application via Frontline and include a letter of interest, resume, three (3) current, signed letters of recommendation, and verification of valid credentials/certifications. https://www.applitrack.com/LMUSD/onlineapp/
• All interested current temporary and probationary-zero LMUSD contracted employees may apply as an internal candidate. https://www.applitrack.com/LMUSD/onlineapp/
• All permanent certificated contracted employees may submit a Transfer Request Form 2026-2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application and materials must be submitted on or before Friday, August 7, 2026 by 4pm. Applicants will be selected and interviewed TBD the week of August 10th.

The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATED

HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION

602 F Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 805-474-3000

REVISED DATE: June 23, 2020

TITLE: ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER, GRADES TK-6

SALARY RANGE: Placement on the District Certificated Salary Schedule is based upon years of full-time credentialed teaching experience and units of college coursework beyond a Bachelor's Degree.

SCHEDULE:184 work days according to the District Instructional Calendar

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt - Teaching Professional Employee Exemption - FLSA

DESCRIPTION:

The Elementary Classroom Teacher plans, and administers the math instructional program and classroom operation in compliance with guidelines and regulations determined by the administration, Board of Education, state and federal agencies. The teacher will create an environment that encourages learning, motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to establish and continue a firm foundation to perpetuate the learning experience through the post secondary education and/or career opportunities. The Elementary Classroom Teacher will utilize all the resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, staff members and administrators to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. The position of Elementary Classroom Teacher shall include active participation in the school's operation to support a positive learning environment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Elementary Classroom Teacher - Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
• Credential: Valid California Multiple Subject teaching credential with an authorization to teach in grades preschool age to grade 6 in a self-contained setting.

Valid Child Development Permit; or verification of at least 24 semester units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development; or official certification from a school district indicating competency based on LEA standards.

CLAD/BCLAD/EL Authorization (Emergency permits are not accepted).
• Education: A Bachelor's Degree, including all courses and/or exams needed to meet credentialing and subject matter competency.
• Experience: As mandated by the state, and accepted by the school district.
• Personal Qualities: Resourceful, innovative, helpful, diligent, persistent, and a willingness to work with colleagues and students.

Elementary Classroom Teacher - Grades K-6
• Credential: Valid California Multiple Subject teaching credential with an authorization to teach in grades K-6 in a self-contained setting.

CLAD/BCLAD/EL Authorization (Emergency permits are not accepted).
• Education: A Bachelor's Degree, including all courses and/or exams needed to meet credentialing and subject matter competency.
• Experience: As mandated by the state, and accepted by the school district.
• Personal Qualities: Resourceful, innovative, helpful, diligent, persistent, and a willingness to work with colleagues and students.

PREFERRED:
• Additional: Valid California Driver's License
• Experience: Prior teaching experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. INSTRUCTIONAL:

1. Teaches multiple subjects, including curriculum design, and incorporates critical learning procedures.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter as specified in state laws, regulations and District policies.
3. Develops clear and appropriate lesson plans and identifies instructional materials.
4. Selects, designs and organizes objectives, strategies and materials for teaching multiple subjects, and incorporates research findings in the instructional program.
5. Provides individualized and small group instruction (as necessary) to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. The teacher will have the ability to teach at various levels of elementary instruction.. Determines the appropriate pace for instruction related to students' abilities and explains material and subject content to students and parents. Differentiates instruction for students based upon need and works with students and other teachers in inclusive settings.
6. Establishes and maintains standards of behavior in the classroom and throughout the school to achieve a positive and functional learning atmosphere for students
7. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares student progress reports, and provides accurate and constructive feedback to students and parents. (as necessary).
8. Uses data to improve the learning and instruction process.
9. Create and maintain an environment that fosters student creativity, critical thinking skills, academic achievement and the development of lifelong skills.
10. Show competence and confidence in working with new technology and various application packages.

B. STUDENT MANAGEMENT:

1. Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive mentoring and working relationships with students

and colleagues.

2. Create a classroom environment reflective of the 21st century skills and the various student individual needs.
3. Be a role-model for students regarding life-long learning and professional behavior.

4. Establish and implement a classroom discipline policy to articulate and maintain standards of expected pupil

behavior and achieve an effective learning environment in the classroom; maintain a classroom atmosphere

conductive to learning.
5. Provide students with additional instruction as required if they need support in academic skill development.

C. PROFESSIONAL:

1. Maintain positive staff relations; Works closely with the site principal to collaboratively lead the school through

shared decision-making processes.

2. Cooperates with other professional staff members to identify student needs and develop assessments to solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

3. Participates in faculty committees, meetings and other faculty sponsored programs supporting the educational program.

4. Demonstrates regular and timely attendance.

5. Networking and collegiality, mutual support, and deep individual and collective reflection and expected amongst staff.

6. Promotes a positive image of public education; willingly engages with community and business partners to be incorporated as a resource in curriculum development and student projects.

7. Attend and participate in required in-service activities.

8. Meet deadlines; maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports as required; follow district promotion

policy.

9. Follows District and Schools' policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

PHYSICAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. Stand and/ or sit for extended periods of time.

2. See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.

3. Hear and understand speech at normal levels.

4. Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.

5.Stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds to waist height.

6.Is able to move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary.

MENTAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. Able to concentrate on a single task for up to three (3) hours at a time.

2. Able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology, machinery, instructions, and task methods.

3. Able to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.

4. Is able to speak and write in a clear, concise manner.

SOCIAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. Interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.
2. Because of the time urgent nature of duties and because the work product of position is interdependent with that of other staff, consistent attendance is required.
3. Convey an understanding, patient attitude toward other students, parents, staff and members of the community.
4. Maintain the privacy of confidential information including student grades, progress, etc.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter: This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The position shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe, have actual knowledge, or reasonably suspect child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.

CANDIDATE SELECTION: The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: 1) a social security card; 2) proof of tuberculin risk assessment prior to the first day of hire; 3) pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances; and 4) complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct.

ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.