Substitute Teacher - (Current TUSD Student Teachers ONLY) at Torrance Unified School District Application Deadline 5/17/2024 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/25/2023 Contact Karena Ortiz 310-972-6079 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate $175 Daily Length of Work Year 185 days Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Welcome The Torrance Unified School District, an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer, does not engage in any employment practi... more details
Substitute Teacher - (Current TUSD Student Teachers ONLY) at Torrance Unified School District
Application Deadline
5/17/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/25/2023
Contact
Karena Ortiz
310-972-6079
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Single Rate
$175
Daily
Length of Work Year
185 days
Employment Type
Part Time
About the Employer
Welcome
The Torrance Unified School District, an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer, does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, medical condition or physical or mental disability.
The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education believes that the diversity that exists among the District's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the District's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes. To that end, Torrance Unified School District is committed to promoting the employment and retention of a diverse staff that reflects the student demographics of the community.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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CLASSROOM TEACHER
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP
Directly responsible to school principal or designee.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide planned instruction in each subject assigned to teach.
2. Follow course of study specified in state law and school district regulations.
3. Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum growth for each student.
4. Select and use appropriate materials available in the district for students and subjects assigned.
5. Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and communicate with parents and staff on the individual pupil’s progress.
6. Identify pupil needs and consult with other professional staff records, in assessing and helping pupils solve health, behavioral, and learning problems.
7. Maintain basic student records as required.
8. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
9. Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
10. Maintain professional relationships with students, with colleagues, and between school and home.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND CONTROL
1. Establish a standard of classroom control that allows effective learning to take place.
2. Promote a classroom environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control.
3. Encourage an atmosphere that stimulates inquiry, self-expression, and individual growth.
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RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OTHER DUTIES
1. Share equally, insofar as possible, in the supervision of pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
2. Share equally, insofar as possible, in faculty responsibilities during the working day.
3. Share in the supervision and/or sponsorship of student activities in terms of teacher interests and school needs.
4. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level.
5. Perform business services as required.
6. Participate in community-school relations.
Requirements / Qualifications
**Bachelor's degree required**
Each item listed below MUST be submitted as attachments to the EDJOIN application:
Prior written approval from the Master Teacher,
Prior written approval from the School Principal,
Prior written approval from the University Supervisor,
These documents will serve as your letters of recommendation and approval to work as a substitute teacher during your student teaching assignment.
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- Letter of Introduction
- Other (Prior written approval from the Master Teacher, School Principal, University Supervisor)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST, CSETs)
**Bachelor's degree required**
Each item listed below MUST be submitted as attachments to the EDJOIN application:
Prior written approval from the Master Teacher,
Prior written approval from the School Principal,
Prior written approval from the University Supervisor,
These documents will serve as your letters of recommendation and approval to work as a substitute teacher during your student teaching assignment.
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- Letter of Introduction
- Other (Prior written approval from the Master Teacher, School Principal, University Supervisor)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST, CSETs)
Comments and Other Information
It is up to the student teacher to confirm with their University Supervisor that their program allows him/her to substitute teach, and what the stipulations and limits are. The student teacher is responsible for adhering to the guidelines outlined by their university.
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