Position: Classroom TeacherResponsibilities:- Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning.
- Establishes a culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
- Develops and implements lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards. Uses District adopted curriculum and directives for instruction.
- Assesses students regularly in accordance with District guidelines, examines student assessment data, and refines classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student.
- Collaborates closely with team members (both grade-level and school-wide) to align curriculum across subjects, improve own and others' instructional practices and share best practices.
- Actively participates in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, and instructional coaches.
- Provides students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress; finds ways to involve parents/guardians in their students' education.
- Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records, including attendance.
- Identifies unique student needs and collaborates with other team members to diagnoses and address learning challenges.
- Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, the District's mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications: - Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
- Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
- Knowledge of assessments
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
- Ability and willingness to reflect and improve
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and the community
Minimum educational level: - Bachelor's degree
- Valid California Teaching Credential Preferred
Department Teaching Role Classroom Teacher Locations Taft School, Roosevelt School, Orion Alternative School, Garfield School Yearly salary $67,842 - $133,351 Employment type Full-time Stipends Additional annual stipends for Masters, Doctorate, $2,000 per degree Length of work year 190 Days Date Posting Opens 02 February, 2026 Start Date August 2026 Hours 7.0 hours per day Additional Information Excellent benefit package
