Santa Barbara Unified School District is currently recruiting for two English Teacher positions to serve our junior high students; one available position is 1.0 FTE and one is a 0.6 FTE. Please apply soon if interested as interviews will be ongoing until the jobs are filled.

Title: English Teacher

Reports to: Site Principal

Salary Schedule Range: Depends on Experience - Highest placement would be at Class III, Step 13 of the Teacher Salary Schedule. Annual stipends for a Master’s and Doctorate degrees.

Benefits: Eligible to participate in District health, vision, dental and term life insurance.

Purpose of Position: To provide instruction in Common Core State English Language Arts Standards.

Equity

Serve as a teacher for the educational program that delivers on the unique needs of a socio-economically, culturally, ethnically, racially and linguistically diverse student population.
Maintain a classroom environment that focuses on academic, behavioral, and social-emotional well-being prevention and implements practices that ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
Manage and organize the classroom with a focus on equity, accountability, student centered approach, and a positive culture and climate.
Implement classroom practices that ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
Engage in professional learning that enhances the achievement of all students, particularly socio-economically, culturally, ethnically, racially and linguistically diverse student populations.
Ensure that classroom resources are utilized in a way that addresses the needs of our most vulnerable learners.
Commit to carrying out school goals and objectives so that all learners are prioritized.

Accountability

Abide by California Education Code, the Administrative Code of California and the policies and regulations of the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Implement with fidelity the instructional program to meet the needs of a socio-economically, culturally, ethnically, racially and linguistically diverse student population.
Implement classroom instruction and student supports based on student achievement data.
Review the results of assessments and implement interventions to assure that all students meet grade level proficiencies.
Support the achievement of all students, in particular a heightened level of focus on socio-economically, culturally, ethnically, racially and linguistically diverse student populations.

Student-Centered

Carry out the school’s program expectations to meet the needs of all segments of the community.
Provide opportunities for students to see their own background and experiences through the curriculum.
Be aware and responsive of the individual needs of each student and family.
Communicating important classroom information to all students and families in the classes.

Culture and Climate

Establish and maintain high expectations for achievement and implement systematic supports using Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) so all students can achieve standards.
Participate in family engagement programs
Carry out the school’s student behavior policies and procedures with an emphasis on addressing the disproportionality of the system’s impact on specific student groups (i.e. students of color, students with disabilities, socio-economically disadvantaged).
Assume responsibility before, during, and after school hours for the health, safety, and welfare of students.
Maintain the classroom as a safe space for students.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels.
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to carry up to 25 pounds.
Moderate to high stress levels.
Work is predominantly in school environment.
Climate is normal; occasional adverse weather conditions.
Daily contact with students, teachers, and school staff.
Regular contact with parents, community members and outside agency personnel.

Abilities and Knowledge:

To establish rapport and work constructively with staff, students, parents, and community members.
Knowledge of the disciplinary understanding embedded within each subject area such as the process of historical investigation, examining sources; and critical thinking.
Knowledge of the discipline-specific approaches to reading comprehension, language development, source analysis, and writing skills appropriate to historical genres, especially for English learners and low literacy students.

Required Qualifications:

Valid California Credential with authorization to teach English.
EL Authorization
If not fully credentialed, candidate must be willing to enroll in credential program and have at least 18 semester units in the subject area to qualify for a short term staff permit; or must be enrolled in a credential program and be eligible for an internship credential.

Desired Qualifications:

Bilingual in English & Spanish.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 963-4338, ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); titleixucp@sbunified.org.

Title IX Coordinator — the principal at each school site serves as that site's Title IX Coordinator; Title II/ADA Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator — Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 963-4338 ext. 6278 or 6208, titleixucp@sbunified.org

English Teacher, Jr. High