8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

The vision of the Lemoore Union Elementary School District is focused on Teaching, Learning and Inspiring by being focused on EACH ONE - Every student, All staff, Committed to, High expectations, Oriented to results, No excuses, Excellence every day. Our mission is to do whatever it takes to ensure that every child is empowered with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in life.

The Lemoore Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees along with district administration and key stakeholders developed the district's goals, indicators, beliefs and values to guide our district in serving the students in our community. The District acknowledges that our fundamental responsibility and the reason we exist is to ensure that our students acquire the knowledge and skills essential to achieving their highest level of learning and academic success.

The District believes the highest levels of learning and achievement are directly correlated to a focus on and a commitment to the learning for each one of our students supported by a collaborative process and culture. The District is committed to working as a Professional Learning Community, in which team members work interdependently to achieve learning outcomes and achievement goals for our students and all team members are mutually accountable, enabling us to more effectively focus on Good First Instruction, Intervention, and Academic Progress Data which is crucial for supporting academic growth and success for each and every student.

The LUESD staff are dedicated to serving the students of Lemoore and are guided by the district's goals, beliefs and values.

LEMOORE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Human Resource Division TEACHER

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the site administrator, provide instructional services to students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Have obtained full State teacher certification that is applicable to the grade span (K-6, 7-8) and subject(s) taught or are enrolled in an approved intern program. Hold a Cross cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) or Bilingual Cross cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate or equivalent. In addition ¾
· Teacher new to the profession (credentialed on or after July 1, 2002) o Hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college, and o Passed a validated statewide subject matter examination certified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), or if a middle school teacher § Completed a CTC approved university/college program in the core subject to which assigned, or § Hold an undergraduate degree in the core subject taught, or § Hold a graduate degree in the core subject taught, or § Completed coursework at an accredited university/college equivalent to an undergraduate major.

· Teacher not new to the profession (credentialed before July 1, 2002) o Hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and, prior to June 30, 2006, and o Passed a validated statewide subject matter examination certified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, or o Have successfully completed a high objective uniform state standard evaluation, or if a middle school teacher § Completed a CTC approved university/college program in the core subject to which assigned, or § Hold an undergraduate degree in the core subject taught, or § Hold a graduate degree in the core subject taught, or § Completed coursework at an accredited university/college equivalent to an undergraduate major.

Experience:

Experience working with children in an instructional setting. Ability to:
· Effectively deliver an instructional program that is aligned with district curricular standards;
· Establish and maintain a learning environment that advances student learning;
· Monitor and record student progress in a manner that is understandable to students and parents;
· Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including students, parents and co-workers;
· Represent and support the district or school in conversations with the public;
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