Temporary Upper Elementary Teacher

Mountain View Whisman School District•Mountain View, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Teacher provides instruction in subjects required by the district and authorized by the teacher’s credentials, using the Board-adopted course of study and district-provided learning activities, guides, textbooks, and other instructional materials. The position is for upper elementary/intermediate grades 4 and 5 and is classified as certificated. Compensation for the 2026–2027 school year is $89,244–$160,001, prorated. Up to two stipends may be available for a master’s or doctorate degree, a special education credential, National Board Certification, or a bilingual credential (BCLAD or BASP). The teacher establishes a supportive, rigorous, and inclusive learning environment; plans and delivers instruction aligned with curriculum goals and state-adopted standards; assesses and supports student learning; and collaborates with colleagues, families, and the broader community. The role also includes student supervision, recordkeeping, attending required meetings, and other school and district duties. The position is supervised and evaluated by the Superintendent or designee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Appropriate California Multiple Subject teaching credential.
Valid driver’s license or government-issued identification.
Knowledge of current state-adopted standards, curriculum, and policies.
Ability to organize and implement curriculum to facilitate student understanding.
Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, district-office and school-based staff, students, parents, and the community.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to speak and listen for extended periods; sit or stand for long periods; regularly walk, handle objects or controls, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the position’s duties, along with mental acuity to collect, evaluate, and interpret data; reason; define problems; establish facts; draw valid conclusions; and make effective judgments and decisions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctorate degree, special education credential, National Board Certification, or bilingual credential (BCLAD or BASP) may qualify for one of up to two available stipends.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in district-required subjects authorized by the teacher’s credentials, following the Board-adopted course of study and using district-provided instructional materials.
Establish and maintain an environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Create and maintain a diverse, inclusive learning environment that encourages constructive interactions and reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
Maintain a rigorous learning environment with high expectations and appropriate supports for all students.
Design and deliver instructional plans focused on mastery of curriculum goals and state-adopted standards.
Develop students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and global citizenship through learning experiences.
Use appropriate instructional strategies, resources, and technologies to support all students’ learning.
Implement second-language acquisition strategies to support English Learners.
Use formative and summative assessments to set learning goals and plan, differentiate, and modify instruction.
Collaborate with colleagues and the broader professional community to support student learning.
Pursue professional growth through district-provided and self-selected opportunities.
Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings.
Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Request instructional materials and supplies and maintain required inventory records.
Assist with campus, department, and district goals and initiatives.
Plan and coordinate the work of instructional associates, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals as appropriate.
Perform basic attendance accounting and clerical services as required.
Attend mandatory meetings, including IEP, SST, and faculty meetings, and meet contractual obligations.