In-School Resource Teacher assigned to Sunset View Elementary

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of In-School Resource Teacher assigned to Sunset View Elementary. This opportunity is open to current San Diego Unified Permanent and Probationary Teachers.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States is looking foreducators who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just educated society San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Sunset View Elementary- 4365 Hill Street San Diego CA 92107
• There are three available vacancies (subject area listed below).Experience inthe following is preferredbut not required.

1. Fine Arts Enrichment Teacher

• Experience teaching visual arts or facilitating art-based learning experiences with children
• Knowledge of artists art concepts techniques and creative processes
• Ability to develop engaging hands-on lessons for elementary students
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
  

• Experience teaching STEM STEAM engineering or project-based learning
• Familiarity with hands-on and inquiry-based instructional practices
• Ability to engage students across multiple elementary grade levels
• Strong classroom management skills

• Experience teaching mindfulness social-emotional learning wellness or related practices
• Experience working with elementary-aged students
• Understanding of child development and social-emotional learning principles
• Ability to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment

Examples of Duties:

The 0.365 FTE In-School Resource Teachers assigned to support Sunset View Elementary are responsible for providing instruction to students in TK4th grade through scheduled 50-minute class periods throughout each school day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Teachers will see multiple classes each day working with a different group of students during each instructional block. Instruction will follow 10-week enrichment cycles allowing students across all grade levels to participate in meaningful focused learning experiences throughout the school year.

The school is seeking qualified and enthusiastic part-time Enrichment Teachers to provide specialized enrichment instruction for students in Transitional Kindergarten through 4th grade. Three positions are available in the areas of Fine Arts STEAM and Mindfulness.

These positions are funded through the school foundation and are designed to remain part-time. Due to the part-time nature of the positions they are not eligible for benefits.

The Fine Arts Enrichment Teacher will provide students with opportunities to explore visual arts through the study of artists art history art movements artistic techniques and creative processes. Students will engage in hands-on projects designed to build artistic skills creativity confidence and appreciation for the arts.

The STEAM Enrichment Teacher will provide students with hands-on learning experiences that integrate science technology engineering arts and mathematics. Using the Young Engineers curriculum students will engage in exploration design challenges collaboration and problem-solving.

The Mindfulness Enrichment Teacher will provide students with opportunities to develop mindfulness practices self-awareness emotional regulation and skills that support overall well-being and positive relationships.

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Provide enrichment instruction every Tuesday and Wednesday during the full school day.
• Teach multiple 50-minute instructional periods each day to students in TK4th grade.
• Deliver engaging developmentally appropriate lessons through 10-week enrichment cycles.
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of students across a wide range of elementary grade levels.
• Establish and maintain a safe respectful and inclusive learning environment.
• Manage classroom routines student engagement and transitions effectively.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership as needed.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with students and staff.
• Support the schools mission of providing enriching educational experiences that develop the whole child.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Qualified applicants must have experience supporting students within the related subject area (Fine Arts STEAM or Mindfulness/ social-emotional learning/ Wellness).

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credentialby the closing date of the application deadline.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration interested candidates must submit the following items.Yourapplication will be considered incomplete if you do not includeallrequired information including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sectionsof the online application required attachments and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections.Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
• Paper applications are not accepted.

• Answer all application questions
• Theapplication questions should be answered thoroughly clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

• Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the Employment History section of the application (Assembly Bill 2534).As of January 1 2025 in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants forcertificated positionsare required by lawto provide a complete list of every school district county office of education charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.

• In accordance with California Assembly Bill 2534 all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following:

  • List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district county office of education charter school other educational institutions or state special school where you have been employed regardless of your length of service.
  • HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field you must provide the email address for that employers Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e. not your direct supervisor).
  Note: These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code section 44939.5.

• Contact information for three professional references must be listed in the Reference section of the application.References should be from a current or previous supervisor.We will contact your professional references during the application screening process of this recruitment.These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
  
• Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
  • Credential
  • Valid CaliforniaTeaching Credential is required.
  • A copy of yourvalid California Credential or equivalent out-of-state credential MUST be attached to your submitted online application.
  • Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at thisLINK. For other states please visit the state educator license/credential website.

• Additional documents(optional)
• Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents if any may be attached to the online employment application.

ExaminationProcess

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The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates education work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age ancestry color mental or physical disability ethnicity ethnic group identification gender gender expression gender identity genetic information immigration status marital or parental status medical condition nationality national origin actual or perceived sex sexual orientation race religion or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico: /Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward: /504 CoordinatorEri Nall:

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