Teacher - Mattie Washburn Elementary - for the 2025-2026 School Year for Windsor Unified School District

Windsor Unified•Windsor, CA

50d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of site or program administrator, provides educational program for pupils in grades 6-12, or a combination thereof, and assists in other school programs as assigned within the scope of their credential. Provides for a sound educational program utilizing the most effective instructional and motivational techniques, works closely in cooperation with students, parents, fellow teachers and administrators to instruct, guide, supervise, discipline and counsel; to enforce rules, regulations, and policies as stipulated by state and local Board of Trustees; carry out all conditions prescribed in the state approved curriculum frameworks and standards in the Education Code.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Valid California Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in content areas assigned for the position
ELL certification (ie: CLAD or BCLAD)
Meet the federal standards for a Highly Qualified Teacher
Create a flexible program and class environment favorable to student learning and personal growth
Motivate pupils to develop learning skills and positive attitude
Establish effective rapport with students
Establish good relationships with parents and other staff members
Provide a good educational foundation for post secondary education in accordance with each pupil's ability
Foster an attitude of life-long learning
Improve and maintain professional skills and knowledge
Utilize a variety of computer and software programs
Be flexible and receptive to change
Education Specialist Mild/Moderate credential
Multiple Subject credential

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Biliterate in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the subject matter assigned to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study and state standards adopted by the Board of Trustees
Instruct pupils in citizenship and civic responsibility, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law, District and state administrative regulations and procedures
Maintain a course of study that meets the requirements for the University of California and the Western Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Develop a balanced subject matter program involving factual background materials, material on current events, discussion time and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and form attitudes, draw conclusion, achieve improved interpersonal relationships and make personal value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry
Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying abilities, attitudes and cultural background
Make material from a variety of media resources available to pupils in conformance with District standards for supplemental instruction
Encourage pupils to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national and world problems
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom learning environment
Evaluate each pupil's development in the course being taught and prepare progress reports and timely feedback
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
Participate cooperatively with the site administrator to mutually develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the District's uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment
Select and request textbooks and instructional supplies as needed
Communicate with parent(s), school counselor and pupil to discuss his/her individual pupil's progress
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professionals in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems
Administer standardized and common content assessment tests in conformance with WASC accreditations standards
Monitor students progress utilizing electronic media and software
Supervise pupils during out-of-classroom activities within the assigned work day or supervision schedule/adjunct duties
Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school or assignment and/or on a District level
Perform basic attendance accounting, record keeping and necessary paperwork
Utilize computers and software programs to enhance the learning environment and communicate with school stakeholder
Plan and coordinate the work of student assistants and/or other para-professionals as needed
Maintain student confidentiality