Substitute Teacher K-12 & Special Education

About the Employer

The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary 8 middle 4 high schools 1 continuation and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948 and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south the beach cities - Redondo Hermosa and Manhattan Beach - to the west and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee Statement:The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.

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CLASSROOM TEACHER

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP

Directly responsible to school principal or designee.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

planned instruction in each subject assigned to teach.

course of study specified in state law and school district regulations.

learning experiences to encourage maximum growth for each student.

and use appropriate materials available in the district for students and subjects assigned.

pupils academic and social growth keep appropriate records and communicate with parents and staff on the individual pupils progress.

pupil needs and consult with other professional staff records in assessing and helping pupils solve health behavioral and learning problems.

basic student records as required.

and participate in faculty meetings.

professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.

professional relationships with students with colleagues and between school and home.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND CONTROL

a standard of classroom control that allows effective learning to take place.

a classroom environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control.

an atmosphere that stimulates inquiry self-expression and individual growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OTHER DUTIES

equally insofar as possible in the supervision of pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day.

equally insofar as possible in faculty responsibilities during the working day.

in the supervision and/or sponsorship of student activities in terms of teacher interests and school needs.

in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level.

business services as required.

in community-school relations.

Requirements / Qualifications

** Bachelors Degree Required **

Must hold one of the following valid California credentials or permits:- 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit- Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential (any subject area)- Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate Moderate/Severe or ECSEAll credentials must include CLAD or English Learner AuthorizationBasic Skills Requirement must be met through one of the following:- CBEST or- Another approved method outlined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)- Completion of a bachelors degree or higher may satisfy this requirement depending on Degree: A transcript confirming the conferral of your bachelors degree is required.**PLEASE NOTE** - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED).

• Credential Copy (Credential OR 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit OR BA/MA Transcripts)
• Letter of Introduction (Letter of Introduction must be dated and signed with original ink signature (NO e-signatures accepted).)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). )
• Resume
• Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement (BA/MA transcripts acceptable))

Requirements / Qualifications

** Bachelors Degree Required **

Must hold one of the following valid California credentials or permits:- 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit- Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential (any subject area)- Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate Moderate/Severe or ECSEAll credentials must include CLAD or English Learner AuthorizationBasic Skills Requirement must be met through one of the following:- CBEST or- Another approved method outlined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)- Completion of a bachelors degree or higher may satisfy this requirement depending on Degree: A transcript confirming the conferral of your bachelors degree is required.**PLEASE NOTE** - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED).

• Credential Copy (Credential OR 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit OR BA/MA Transcripts)
• Letter of Introduction (Letter of Introduction must be dated and signed with original ink signature (NO e-signatures accepted).)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). )
• Resume
• Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement (BA/MA transcripts acceptable))

Comments and Other Information

Torrance Unified School District will *not* accept attachments via fax walk-in or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or have any other questions please contact the EdJoin help desk at for assistance. Due to the high volume of applications received only fully completed applications at the time of submission will be considered. Additionally only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted with details regarding the interview note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture) color religion ancestry national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status citizenship national origin genetic information medical condition or physical or mental disability.

Comments and Other Information

Torrance Unified School District will *not* accept attachments via fax walk-in or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or have any other questions please contact the EdJoin help desk at for assistance. Due to the high volume of applications received only fully completed applications at the time of submission will be considered. Additionally only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted with details regarding the interview note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture) color religion ancestry national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status citizenship national origin genetic information medical condition or physical or mental disability.

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

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