Job Details
About the Employer
Laguna Beach Unified School District is widely recognized as an outstanding district throughout Orange County and the state. This reputation for quality is a result of many factors. First, Laguna Beach is a district with a clear, unwavering focus on student learning. Our students experience the very best teaching and learning strategies based on research and strong professional development. Student achievement has increased year over year and our students are among the highest-achieving students in the state.
The District is recognized for the quality of leadership on the school board and in the schools. Our school board members are truly committed to public education. They provide the District with the focus and oversight needed to ensure that we are able to serve our students well, with an emphasis on the whole child. Our principals work closely with our teachers and staff members to set high goals and then work diligently to accomplish those goals.
In Laguna Beach Unified School District, we are incredibly fortunate to have strong community support as shown by the PTA and the SchoolPower Foundation. The continued support and investment of these organizations has allowed us to provide a truly exceptional learning environment for our students, who are able to choose among a wide array of activities and learning experiences. Together, we are providing a sterling education for our students, who are the future leaders of our country and our world. We are confident their experience here in the Laguna Beach schools will launch them into a successful future.
Job Summary
Long-term substitute for the first semester of the 2024-25 school year (August 19 to December 20)
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Laguna Beach Unified School District
Secondary Teacher
Minimum Requirements
A. Primary Function:
The teacher is expected to demonstrate fitness for this teaching position by exemplary:
*Preparation in the appropriate subject areas
*Ability to provide a positive learning environment.
*Capacity to relate to student and adults.
*Code of ethics
*Vigor and intelligence with which he/she approaches teaching.
B. Experience and Education:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.
*Credential: California Single Subject Credential with an authorization in the specific subject area and the additional authorization to teach limited-English proficient pupils.
*Education: Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor and/or higher degree with a major or minor in the specific area of the credential from an accredited college or university.
C. Assigned Responsibilities:
*The teacher is expected to maintain a positive learning environment by demonstrating the ability to define the total of time, space, material, and personal interaction in terms of the needs of the students, by being adaptable enough to choose the process which will meet the particular objective, and by maintaining a positive view of student efforts. He/she will be responsible when those components are lacking due to conditions beyond his/her control. The teacher will encourage a creative flow of self-expression stemming from student concerns, but will also prevent individual student interference with the self-expression of others.
*The teacher is expected to relate to students by demonstrating rapport and respect for the individuality of students of various social, economic, and racial backgrounds; the teacher is expected to relate to members of the faculty by working with others and by being aware of and willing to share in the multiplicity of activities going on within the schools.
*The teacher is expected to demonstrate a concern for human values by showing a genuine awareness of a fundamental essence in each individual who, in spite of circumstantial behavior, is innately good.
*The teacher is expected to maintain a code of professional and personal ethics compatible with the provisions of the Education Code.
*The teacher is expected to demonstrate sufficient physical stamina, good health, and vigorous inquiring attitude to carry out professional responsibilities.
D. Personal Qualities:
Appearance, grooming, and personality which establishes a desirable example for pupils. Ability to meet District standards for physical or mental health. Above average recommendations from supervisors or other professional who have observed the personal characteristics, scholastic attainment, and performance of the classroom teacher, including the qualities listed below:
Independent worker
Maturity and good judgment
Neat and clean appearance
Willingness to assume a wide range of responsibilities
Willingness to learn new skills
Willingness to continuously improve
Pleasant interpersonal skills
Good organizational skills
Commitment to professional courtesy
Commitment to high standards
Commitment to professional responsibility
High intrinsic motivation
E. Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
F. Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
G. DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:
Middle or High School Principal as applicable to the position.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please provide the following required materials:
Letter of Introduction/Cover Letter
Resume
2-3 Current Letters of Reference
Transcripts with Bachelor, Masters and professional program(s)
REQUIRED: Single Subject Credential or Supplementary Authorization to teach French at all levels.
Please provide only the information requested. Any applications that are incomplete, have unreadable attachments, or have a large amount of unrequested materials risk not being considered for this position.
- Certificate Copy (Single Subject or supplementary authorization to teach all levels of French)
- Copy of Transcript (BA/BS, Masters (if applicable), credential program(s))
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Letters - At least one letter from a supervising administrator)
- Resume
Comments and Other InformationAll communication, with the exception of the Edjoin process, should be directed through the Human Resources Offices of Laguna Beach Unified. Any applicant who attempts to directly contact the site Principal, department Director, Board Member(s), or any staff member with the intent of influencing the outcome of the hiring process will be disqualified from candidacy for this position.
Persons who need special accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Jennifer de Encio at (949) ###-#### ext 5219 for information regarding the arrangements for accommodations.
It is a policy of the Laguna Beach Unified School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, actual or perceived sex, religion, ethnic group identification, color, national origin, ancestry, or mental or physical disability in its educational programs and activities or in the recruitment and employment of personnel.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Title IX coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 550 Blumont Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, or at 949-###-#### and email at ...@lbusd.org.
District employees work in a smoke-free environment.