Teacher - Secondary - English - 2026-2027 School Year (Position to begin January 14, 2027)

Capistrano Unified School District•San Juan Capistrano, CA

About The Position

Under direction, teaches and instructs pupils in grades 9 through 12 in English and other secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and educational skill areas. Plans, develops, organizes, and conducts a comprehensive educational program for secondary pupils. Assists upper secondary pupils with lifestyle adjustments and career and vocational choices, and performs related functions as required. The teacher plans lessons using the adopted course of study and instructional guidelines, employs varied teaching methods and educational materials, adapts instruction to pupils’ individual needs and backgrounds, and supports academic, social, and emotional growth. The role includes assessing and reporting pupil progress, maintaining appropriate behavior and an effective learning environment, communicating with families and school personnel, and participating in curriculum development, supervision, and consultation activities. The position is to begin January 14, 2027. Applicants must provide a current California Single Subject Teaching Credential, English Learner authorization, college transcripts, a current resume, and three recent letters of recommendation or references. The credential must authorize service as a secondary teacher in the applicable subject matter field. A baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in an academic major or minor commonly taught at the secondary level is required, along with successful student teaching at a recognized college or university or two years of regular full-time secondary teaching experience.

Requirements

Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university, or two years of regular full-time secondary-level teaching experience.
Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in an academic major or minor subject matter field commonly taught in secondary grades.
Current California credential authorizing service as a teacher of secondary-level students in the applicable major or minor subject matter field.
Current California Single Subject Teaching Credential(s); applicants must attach the detailed CTC website printout showing the Document Number.
CLAD or other English Learner Authorization; the authorization may be embedded in the California credential.
College transcripts; unofficial copies are acceptable for application purposes.
Current resume.
Three letters of recommendation or references from people able to comment on the applicant’s employment record, dated within the last two years.
Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies for teaching secondary pupils; secondary pupils’ academic, social, and behavioral characteristics; curriculum and instructional goals; educational trends and research; behavior management and conflict resolution; and the socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds of the school population.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive secondary teaching program; provide effective learning experiences for pupils from varied socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds; assess educational needs and implement sound programs; create a motivating learning environment; conduct curriculum research and development; and comply with District customer service standards.

Responsibilities

Teach and instruct pupils in grades 9 through 12 in secondary academic subject matter and related social, behavioral, and educational skill areas.
Plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive secondary educational program, using the adopted course of study and instructional guidelines.
Use varied teaching methods, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences, and use educational equipment, books, materials, and learning aids.
Provide instruction in citizenship and other subjects required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
Develop and use instructional materials appropriate to pupils’ instructional levels, backgrounds, and maturity.
Review pupil history, background, and assessments to design instruction for individual educational needs; adapt educational processes to support pupil opportunities.
Provide group and individual instruction, motivate pupils, and use instructional time effectively.
Maintain appropriate pupil behavior using behavioral management strategies, positive reinforcement, behavior shaping, and conflict resolution approaches.
Assess, evaluate, and report pupils’ academic, social, and emotional growth, including preparing, administering, scoring, recording, and reporting test results.
Communicate and confer with parents and school and District personnel about pupil progress and the educational program.
Work cooperatively to address pupil learning problems and expand academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities.
Maintain an effective learning environment, including appropriate control of heating, lighting, and ventilation and use of exhibits, displays, and independent study centers.
Select and requisition educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
Perform non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development, student supervision, and consultation.
Assist upper secondary pupils with lifestyle adjustments and career and vocational choices.