English Teacher - Vallejo High School - 2024-2025 School Year

Job Description

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

TEACHER:

Title: Teacher

Reports To: School Site Principal or Designee

Department: Academic Achievement & Accountability (AAA)

Work Year: 183 Days per year

Classification: Certificated

Salary: See Certificated Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The teacher's task is to execute an educational program for students by collaborating with the School Site Principal. Additionally, they must participate in other school programs as deemed necessary.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates high regards and compassion for students, guardians, co-workers, and other administrative colleagues. Crucial aspects are open-mindedness, impartiality, uniformity, good humor, and emotional stability to build a congenial atmosphere.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music and citizenship to pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriated learning activities. May teach a foreign language.
• Through deliberate preparation, the educator designs learning experiences that motivate students and efficiently utilize instructional time.
• Sets and maintains norms of behavior to create an environment conducive for learning in the classroom.
• This duty involves assessing the academic and social progress of each student, maintaining accurate records, drafting progress reports, and regularly updating parents on their child’s performance.
• Supports the evaluation and resolution of academic, health, and attitude issues in pupils in collaboration with other staff members.
• Facilitates the creation of an effective and engaging school environment through the curation of informative displays, eye-catching bulletins, and exciting activity areas with the students' active involvement.
• Provides necessary business support services such as attendance tracking and accounting as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handpicks and procures books, training materials, and educational supplies, while also maintaining essential inventory paperwork.
• Facilitates a comfortable setting within a room by controlling heating, lighting and ventilation as much as possible.
• Maintains supervision of students during after-school events and excursions throughout the working day.
• Executes the district's testing plan by conducting standardized group examinations.
• Facilitates the building of programs that enhance the curriculum and improve the educational opportunities in schools and the district.
• Contributes financially to student activities and plays an active part in faculty committees.
• My role as an overseer is to coordinate the work of paraprofessionals like aides and teacher assistants, enabling them to work in partnership with the teacher to improve student learning outcomes.
• Collaborates with other colleagues in carrying out the social hygiene and outdoor education initiatives.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate credential as required by the District and the State for the position.

ENVIRONMENT: School and Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

The Key to Frequency; None (1) Infrequent- less than 25% of the work hours (2); Periodic – up to 50% of the work hours (3); Repeatedly – up to 75% of the work hours (4)

Bend: 2

Lift/carry: (0-10 lbs) 3

Twist: 2

Lift/carry: (11-25 lbs) 3

Squat: 2

Lift/carry: (26-40 lbs) 2

Kneel: 2

Lift/carry: (41-100 lbs) 1

Climb: 2

Stand: 4

Reach above shoulder: 3

Walk: 4

Grip/Grasp 4

Sit: 3

Extend/Flex Neck: 3

Drive: 1

Use Right Hand: 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions: 3

Use Left Hand: 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 2

Ability to See: 4

Ability to Hear: 4

Irrespective of factors like political or union affiliation, medical condition, and sexual orientation, VCUSD endorses a work environment that achieves equal employment opportunities.

About Vallejo High School

Vallejo High School, one of two main high schools in the Vallejo City Unified School District, serves around 1,240 students. This year, the senior class comprises 271 students. Our diverse student body includes 52% Hispanic or Latino, 25% African American, 12% Filipino, 7% White, and 4% from other Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native American backgrounds. Over 20 primary languages other than English are spoken by our students. According to home language surveys and district testing, 368 students are identified as English learners, while 318 have been re-designated as Fluent English Proficient. The majority of our students are first-generation college-bound, with only 2.3% of parents having completed college.

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