Job Location
Lafayette, CA, US, 94549
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Posted On
17 May 2025
Job Salary
$56695.00 - $105505.00 per year
Job Category
Secondary School Teachers Except Special and Career Technical Education
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Application Deadline
14 June 2025
About the Employer
Our mission is to support district stakeholders by providing excellent customer service through timely, accurate and respectful communication.
Our vision is to support student achievement by recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff to promote a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment
Our objectives align with the aims of the District's LCAP objectives, namely:
Phone: (707) 556-8921, ext 50032 Email: hr@vcusd.org
Job Summary
Vallejo City Unified School District is in search of a High School Science Teacher for the Vallejo, CA district. The position involves instructing science to high school students (grades 9-12) using the approved curriculum. The teacher is expected to employ various learning activities to engage students effectively. Planning learning experiences is crucial to motivate pupils and optimize instructional time. Maintaining standards of behavior conducive to a positive learning environment is essential. Responsibilities include evaluating academic and social progress, record-keeping, progress reporting, and communicating with parents. Identifying student needs and collaborating with colleagues to address health, attitude, and learning challenges is also part of the role.
Creating a functional learning environment through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers, as well as handling basic attendance accounting and bus services as required, are additional duties. The teacher is responsible for selecting and requisitioning books, instructional aids, and supplies while maintaining inventory records. Ensuring a comfortable classroom environment and supervising students during out-of-classroom activities are part of the role. Administering standardized tests according to district testing programs, participating in curriculum and developmental programs, and contributing to faculty committees are also expected.
The teacher may be involved in planning and coordinating the work of aides, teaching assistants, and other paraprofessionals. Participation in social hygiene and outdoor education programs, along with the possibility of undergoing standard background checks, is mentioned. The salary range for this position is $56,695 - $105,505. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Health Science, or a related scientific field and possess, or be eligible for, the relevant California Educator certificate. To apply, candidates should submit their application online at www.edjoin.org by searching for 'Vallejo.' The application should include a resume, three letters of recommendation, a transcript copy, relevant California teaching credential information, and CBEST and CSET test results.
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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
We are dedicated to fostering diversity within our workforce and uphold principles of equal opportunity employment. We encourage and welcome all applications and resumes. The Vallejo City Unified School District strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying on the basis of actual or perceived attributes such as race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group possessing one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
It is unacceptable to experience any form of harassment, discrimination, bullying, or intimidation in your workplace. Should you encounter any of these issues, do not hesitate to reach out for help. Contact the Directors of Human Resources and Coordinators for Nondiscrimination in Employment, Gigi Patrick and Eleanor Bruton, by calling 707-556-8921 or visiting their office at 665 Walnut Ave., Vallejo, CA, 94592
