Social Science Job at Sequoia Union School District
Social Science at Sequoia Union High School District
About the Employer
About the Employer
The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) serves more than 9,000 students in grades 9 through 12 from multiple diverse communities in the mid-Peninsula region between San Francisco and San Jose. Its location, coupled with its diverse student population, allows students the opportunity to learn to excel in a global society and interact effectively with people of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. The student population in the district is reflective of the diversity in California, with 45% who identify as Hispanic/Latino, 8.2% as Asian, 2.4% as African-American/Black, 2.1% as Pacific Islander, .2% as Native American, and 34.9% as White. SUHSD is committed to advancing racial, gender identity, and sexuality equity in order to ensure that all students are welcomed in a safe environment that values diversity. The district seeks to hire, support, and retain staff members that reflect the diversity of its student population.
Description of Prospective Applicants
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, specifically anti-bias educators who are racially conscious, equity-focused, and motivated to support the success of all of our students. SUHSD is seeking educators with personal or professional development experience/training in identifying, learning, facilitating, and/or implementing best practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Multilingual educators and those with experience teaching in diverse and underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. SUHSD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
Job Information
Date Posted:
9/21/2022
Application Deadline:
Until Filled
Employment Type:
Full Time
Length of Work Year:
2022 - 2023 School Year
Salary:
$74,572 to $131,468 plus $1,500 stipend for Masters, Doctorate, National Board Certification
Number Openings: (At time of posting)
1
Contact: Emily Rigotti
Email: erigotti@seq.org
Phone: 650/322-5311
Location:
Menlo Atherton High School
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Brief Description of Position:
The District Classroom Teacher develops and teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses and/or grade levels
Administrative Relationship:
The District Classroom Teacher is directly responsible to the Principal, through the Department Chair and Instructional Vice Principal
Minimum Degrees/Credentials/Experience Required for Position:
B.A. (B.S.), and valid Teaching Credential
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Be aware of and conform to state, county, district, and school regulations which affect him/her
2. Utilize course(s) of study adopted by the Board of Trustees
3. Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course(s) of study specified in state law and district regulations and procedures
4. Seek to teach students the proper function and value of education in American society
5. Identify student needs, cooperate with professional staff to help students solve health, learning and attitude problems, and actively seek to help each student succeed in class
6. Develop, implement, assess, and revise lesson plans and instructional materials
7. Provide a wide range of teaching strategies as one element of implementing individualized instruction
8. Seek to create an environment for learning that is functional and attractive
9. Evaluate academic growth of students and record and report this evaluation, and evaluate social growth
10. Interpret the school program and specific elements of it to parents and report the progress of individual students to parents
11. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior consistent with district and school behavior policies
12. Supervise a fair share of other than classroom activities
13. Cooperate in the selection and/or development of books, AV aids, pamphlets, learning units, equipment, etc., necessary to implementation of the learning function
14. Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals
15. Participate in programs designed to improve human relations and the teaching function
16. Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal
5/7/79
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of introduction that speaks to the candidate's equitable teaching practices and anti-racism by addressing the following prompts:
Please provide an example of a school policy you've experienced/are familiar with that needs to be examined and updated in order to foster equity and inclusion. Please explain your ideal role in this process.
Describe practices, policies, and curriculum that you implement in the classroom that provides a safe, equitable, and uplifting learning environment for BIPOC students.
Additional highly encouraged items to submit
Video of your teaching or a video describing your dream classroom that walks us through the structures and decisions you would take to ensure equity
Portfolio of unit plans/lessons/curriculum that reflect your commitment to supporting equity
Three letters of recommendation (no more than two years old)
Please include one reference who was/is an administrator in a supervisory role for you
Official transcripts of degrees
CBEST/CSET/PRAXIS/RICA (all that apply)
You must attach all required documents in order to be considered for this position.
About the Employer
About the Employer
The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) serves more than 9,000 students in grades 9 through 12 from multiple diverse communities in the mid-Peninsula region between San Francisco and San Jose. Its location, coupled with its diverse student population, allows students the opportunity to learn to excel in a global society and interact effectively with people of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. The student population in the district is reflective of the diversity in California, with 45% who identify as Hispanic/Latino, 8.2% as Asian, 2.4% as African-American/Black, 2.1% as Pacific Islander, .2% as Native American, and 34.9% as White. SUHSD is committed to advancing racial, gender identity, and sexuality equity in order to ensure that all students are welcomed in a safe environment that values diversity. The district seeks to hire, support, and retain staff members that reflect the diversity of its student population.
Description of Prospective Applicants
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, specifically anti-bias educators who are racially conscious, equity-focused, and motivated to support the success of all of our students. SUHSD is seeking educators with personal or professional development experience/training in identifying, learning, facilitating, and/or implementing best practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Multilingual educators and those with experience teaching in diverse and underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. SUHSD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
Job Information
Date Posted:
9/21/2022
Application Deadline:
Until Filled
Employment Type:
Full Time
Length of Work Year:
2022 - 2023 School Year
Salary:
$74,572 to $131,468 plus $1,500 stipend for Masters, Doctorate, National Board Certification
Number Openings: (At time of posting)
1
Contact: Emily Rigotti
Email: erigotti@seq.org
Phone: 650/322-5311
Location:
Menlo Atherton High School
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Brief Description of Position:
The District Classroom Teacher develops and teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses and/or grade levels
Administrative Relationship:
The District Classroom Teacher is directly responsible to the Principal, through the Department Chair and Instructional Vice Principal
Minimum Degrees/Credentials/Experience Required for Position:
B.A. (B.S.), and valid Teaching Credential
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Be aware of and conform to state, county, district, and school regulations which affect him/her
2. Utilize course(s) of study adopted by the Board of Trustees
3. Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course(s) of study specified in state law and district regulations and procedures
4. Seek to teach students the proper function and value of education in American society
5. Identify student needs, cooperate with professional staff to help students solve health, learning and attitude problems, and actively seek to help each student succeed in class
6. Develop, implement, assess, and revise lesson plans and instructional materials
7. Provide a wide range of teaching strategies as one element of implementing individualized instruction
8. Seek to create an environment for learning that is functional and attractive
9. Evaluate academic growth of students and record and report this evaluation, and evaluate social growth
10. Interpret the school program and specific elements of it to parents and report the progress of individual students to parents
11. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior consistent with district and school behavior policies
12. Supervise a fair share of other than classroom activities
13. Cooperate in the selection and/or development of books, AV aids, pamphlets, learning units, equipment, etc., necessary to implementation of the learning function
14. Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals
15. Participate in programs designed to improve human relations and the teaching function
16. Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal
5/7/79
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of introduction that speaks to the candidate's equitable teaching practices and anti-racism by addressing the following prompts:
Please provide an example of a school policy you've experienced/are familiar with that needs to be examined and updated in order to foster equity and inclusion. Please explain your ideal role in this process.
Describe practices, policies, and curriculum that you implement in the classroom that provides a safe, equitable, and uplifting learning environment for BIPOC students.
Additional highly encouraged items to submit
Video of your teaching or a video describing your dream classroom that walks us through the structures and decisions you would take to ensure equity
Portfolio of unit plans/lessons/curriculum that reflect your commitment to supporting equity
Three letters of recommendation (no more than two years old)
Please include one reference who was/is an administrator in a supervisory role for you
Official transcripts of degrees
CBEST/CSET/PRAXIS/RICA (all that apply)
You must attach all required documents in order to be considered for this position.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- NCLB Compliance
- Resume
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