TK-5 Teacher Pool Position

Ravenswood City Elementary•East Palo Alto, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides instruction in district-required subjects authorized by the teacher’s credential, using the Board-adopted course of study, learning activities, guides, textbooks, and other district-provided materials. The position may serve bilingual or general education classrooms. Teachers adapt curriculum and lesson plans to pupils’ needs, create an effective learning environment, evaluate pupil progress, maintain required records, and communicate with families. The role also includes collaboration with professional staff, participation in professional development and curriculum work, and supervision of pupils during assigned working hours.

Requirements

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential—General Subjects, with English Learner Authorization.
Submit a letter of introduction.
Submit three signed and dated letters of recommendation from within the last 18 months.
Submit a resume.
Technology skills in email, standard software usage, and data entry.

Responsibilities

Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music in accordance with the district-adopted course of study and goals.
Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other elements of the course of study required by law and district procedures.
Develop lesson plans that adapt the curriculum to each pupil’s needs and translate plans into effective learning experiences.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support a functional classroom learning atmosphere.
Evaluate pupil growth and maintain records required by the district.
Communicate with parents, including through conferences, about pupil progress and the school program.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff to assess and help address health, attitude, and learning problems, while supporting pupils’ self-concept and emotional well-being.
Provide an effective learning environment.
Participate in district-provided or self-selected professional growth activities.
Promote understanding of diverse cultures and teach age-appropriate history of minority groups in America.
Maintain open communication and participate in group evaluation of the primary program with primary staff.
Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and supplies, and maintain inventory records.
Maintain a comfortable classroom environment by controlling heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities as required during assigned working hours.
Administer group standardized tests under the district testing program.
Participate in curriculum development at the school or district level, school activities, and faculty committees.
Plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals as appropriate.
Perform basic attendance accounting and clerical services as required.
Perform additional mutually agreed-upon duties specified with the supervising administrator.
Use required technology skills, including email, standard software, and data entry; obtain advanced technical skills through on-the-job training as needed.