Middle School Science Teacher - LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

Ocean View School District of Orange County • Huntington Beach, CA

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About The Position

Ocean View School District is hiring a science-credentialed teacher, or a teacher eligible for a Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL) in science, to cover a long-term leave of absence at a middle school. The teacher organizes and provides instruction in assigned curriculum areas using the course of study adopted by the Board of Trustees, and promotes close working relationships with staff, students, and parents. The position is under the direct supervision of the site principal or designee.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, a valid California Science Teaching Credential or authorization in science, and an EL Authorization or equivalent. In lieu of a science teaching credential, the district will assist eligible applicants with applying for a TPSL through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) in Biological Science or Foundational Science. Eligibility depends on meeting specified degree or coursework requirements. Applicants should include all transcripts, including community college, bachelor’s, and post-baccalaureate transcripts.

One year of successful teaching experience in an educational setting is preferred. Application materials include transcripts, a credential or authorization copy, a letter of introduction, two current letters of recommendation dated within the past two years, and a resume.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid California Science Teaching Credential or authorization in science, and EL Authorization or equivalent; alternatively, applicants may qualify for a Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL) in Biological Science or Foundational Science.
• For a TPSL subject-area permit, a degree major in the subject or at least 18 semester units, or 9 upper-division semester units, of coursework in the subject is required. A science-subject permit requires at least nine semester units in the specific science area.
• For a Foundational-Level General Science TPSL, applicants must either verify a bachelor’s or higher degree in science (excluding health science), or verify 18 semester units (or nine upper-division semester units) across biological science, chemistry, geosciences, and physics, with at least one course in each area.
• Submit all transcripts, including community college, bachelor’s, and post-baccalaureate transcripts; a credential copy; a letter of introduction; two current letters of recommendation from within the past two years; and a resume.

Nice To Haves

• One year of successful teaching experience in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Organize and instruct students in assigned areas of the curriculum, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Promote close working relationships with staff, students, and parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level