Elementary Primary and Upper Grade Teacher
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Elementary Primary and Upper Grade Teacher – Multiple Roles Available
Recruitment began on April 24, 2026
Job listing expires on July 25, 2026
Grant Elementary School, Hacienda Elementary School
August 2026
$72,051.00 – $ per year
Elementary School
Subjects
Description
The impact you will have: As a K–5 Elementary Teacher, you will play a foundational role in shaping students’ academic, social, and emotional development during their most formative years. You will create a nurturing and engaging classroom where students build essential skills in literacy, math, and critical thinking while developing confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. Through strong relationships, differentiated instruction, and collaboration with families, you will support every child in reaching their full potential and inspire them to discover their own greatness.
A more detailed job description is available at
Who you are: You are a caring and student-centered educator who believes every child can learn and thrive. You create a warm, inclusive classroom where students feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and grow academically and socially. You are collaborative, organized, and passionate about building strong relationships with students and families while fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
What you bring:
- Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
- Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
- Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.
- Test Results: please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results
- Multiple Subject Credential – attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. to see an example.
- EL Authorization
AB-2534 Employment History
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part‑time, full‑time and substitute employment.
Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.
You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct‑funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).
What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 21 vacation days, and 11 paid holidays for 10‑month employees! For 11‑month employees, you earn 21 vacation days and 12 paid holidays.
For 12‑month employees, you earn 27 vacation days and 13 paid holidays. Our certificated staff receive mac laptops and have on‑site technology support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their credential. All certificated staff receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one‑on‑one coaching with site or district coaches.
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through post secondary in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s…
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