2025-2026 Middle School Science Teacher Applicant Pool OPEN, PROMOTIONAL & TEMPORARY

Torrance Unified School District • Torrance, CA

325d • $61,395 - $121,089

About The Position

The Torrance Unified School District is establishing a pool to meet staffing needs for the 2024-2025 school year for the position of Middle School Science Teacher. The district is committed to diversity and equity in education, ensuring that the staff reflects the demographics of the student community. The role involves providing planned instruction, following state law and district regulations, and fostering a conducive learning environment for students.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid California Single Subject Science Teaching Credential or Single Subject Foundational Science Teaching Credential, with CLAD or ELA.
• CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.
• Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
• Credential Copy (document MUST SHOW credential type, document number, added authorizations and current expiration date)
• English Learner Authorization (or CLAD)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year. One should be from most current employer if possible.)
• Resume
• Test Results/Materials (CBEST)

Responsibilities

• Provide planned instruction in each subject assigned to teach.
• Follow course of study specified in state law and school district regulations.
• Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum growth for each student.
• Select and use appropriate materials available in the district for students and subjects assigned.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and communicate with parents and staff on the individual pupil's progress.
• Identify pupil needs and consult with other professional staff records, in assessing and helping pupils solve health, behavioral, and learning problems.
• Maintain basic student records as required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, with colleagues, and between school and home.
• Establish a standard of classroom control that allows effective learning to take place.
• Promote a classroom environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control.
• Encourage an atmosphere that stimulates inquiry, self-expression, and individual growth.
• Share equally, insofar as possible, in the supervision of pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
• Share equally, insofar as possible, in faculty responsibilities during the working day.
• Share in the supervision and/or sponsorship of student activities in terms of teacher interests and school needs.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level.
• Perform business services as required.
• Participate in community-school relations.

Benefits

• Salary range of $61,395 - $121,089 Annually
• Appropriate placement on salary schedule posted on WWW.TUSD.ORG
• Length of Work Year: 185 days
• Full Time Employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree