La Canada Unified School District Hiring for AP Biology Teacher Job at La Canada Flintridge, CA Full Time

La Cañada Unified School District – CERTIFICATED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AP BIOLOGY TEACHER at La Cañada High School, a National Blue Ribbon School

10-Month Position (188 Days), Part-Time at 80%

Full-year salary ranges from $50,105 to $95,861

(dependent on education and experience, no cap on years of public school experience)

Application Deadline: 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Brief Description of Position: La Cañada Unified School District is seeking a science teacher to teach a part-time assignment (80%, or 0.8 FTE) at La Cañada High School, starting second semester of the 2022-23 school year. The course load contains four sections of AP Biology (80% FTE) during Periods 3-6. A probationary contract will be offered, leading to tenure.

Qualifications:

1. Credential: Valid California single subject teaching credential in biology, including a certification to teach English Language Learner students.

2. Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Work Year: This is a part-time position (80%, or 0.8 FTE); August through early June (10 months); 188 contracted workdays. The chosen candidate will be asked to start immediately in the position, once clearance from a background check and tuberculosis assessment is confirmed. Spring break is the week of April 3-7, 2023. The final day for students is Friday, June 2, and the final day for teachers is Monday, June 5, 2023.

Salary: Placement on the certificated salary schedule is dependent on education and years of employment in a public school district. No cap on years for public school experience. The starting monthly salary range for a fully credentialed teacher at 80% is $4,535.32 to $8,714.63. For a full academic year, the annual salary range for an 80% teacher would be $50,105 to $95,861. Paychecks are issued over 11 months on the last workday of the month (no paycheck in July). The first paycheck of a mid-year new hire may experience an adjustment, so that subsequent paychecks may be paid at the full monthly rate.

Benefits: This position is eligible to participate in the District’s medical benefit plans. Currently the District’s maximum contribution to an employee’s benefits package is $18,034 per year. Coverage under the current packages would start on the first day of the month following the month the new hire begins work. Coverage would be active through September 30, 2023. Premiums for a part-time employee are prorated based on the employee’s full-time equivalent (FTE) percentage. An additional late start payment may be assessed to bring the new hire into compliance with the employees’ premium payment schedule.

Application Deadline: 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Application Procedure:

1. Candidates may submit an electronic application through the posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). Please include a cover letter, resume with references, copies of a valid California teaching credential in biology, copies of transcripts and at least three (3) recent letters of recommendation. Letters may be addressed and mailed to:

Dr. Debra Cradduck, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

La Cañada Unified School District

4490 Cornishon Avenue

La Cañada, CA 91011

2. Selected candidates will be contacted regarding a personal interview, to be scheduled as soon after the application deadline as possible. Interviews will be at the District Office with an interview panel.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops for the classroom reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Hiring Policy: Application packets that do not have all required materials will be disqualified. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Further inquiry should be addressed to the Human Resources Department at (818) 952-8385. ANY direct contact with any member of the Governing Board with the intent to influence the decision making process will be considered a breach of professional ethics, and the applicant will be immediately disqualified.

It is the policy of the La Cañada Unified School District to provide equal opportunity employment for persons and to refrain from discrimination based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical conditions, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation or any other unlawful basis in every aspect of personnel policy and practice in employment, development, advancement and treatment of employees; and to promote the total realization of equal employment opportunity, through a continuing affirmative action program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,535.32 – $8,714.63 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location