2024-2025 High School Teacher - CTE Engineering and Architecture at Torrance Unified School District Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 4/16/2024 Contact Miriam Mc. Clure 310-972-6080 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $61,395 - $121,089 Annually Length of Work Year 185 days Employment Type Full 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 pract... more details
2024-2025 High School Teacher - CTE Engineering and Architecture at Torrance Unified School District
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/16/2024
Contact
Miriam McClure
310-972-6080
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$61,395 -
$121,089
Annually
Length of Work Year
185 days
Employment Type
Full 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
Must possess a valid California CTE Credential in Engineering and Architecture OR meet the minimum qualifications to obtain a CTE Credential in Engineering and Architecture as designated by the CTC. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.
Preferred: Master's in any engineering field OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, or geology OR the equivalent*
NOTE: A bachelor's in any engineering field with a professional engineer's license is an alternative qualification for this discipline.
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Unofficial)
- Credential Copy (Detailed printout of CA credential w/expiration date, document number and listed authorizations. Status letter or intern eligibility letter, if applicable)
- English Learner Authorization (or CLAD)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST)
Comments and Other Information
Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents or submit documents that don't meet posted requirements will not be contacted. Applications must be correct and complete at the time of submission to be considered.
Selected applicants will be notified of the time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff.
We give up to seven (7) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution per the collective bargaining agreement.
Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.
- CalSTRS Info for New Educators
