Elementary School Teacher (2nd Grade Dual Immersion - English)

Elementary School Teacher (2nd Grade Dual Immersion - English) Gilroy Unified School District, Las Animas Elementary School – Gilroy, California Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026 Job Description This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB TITLE: TEACHER – ELEMENTARY

JOB PURPOSE: Facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing specific educational needs, providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and giving feedback to students, parents, and administration. Essential Job Functions Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to support teacher expectations and reinforce classroom goals at home. Assesses students to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and goals. Assists other teachers in implementing curriculum. Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and community agencies to improve student outcomes and plan curriculum. Directs instructional assistants, volunteers, and student aides to provide effective instruction and address individual student needs. Instructs students to improve their academic success through a defined course of study. Monitors student activities (classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) to maintain a safe learning environment. Prepares teaching materials and reports (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to implement lesson plans and document progress. Reports incidents (fights, suspected abuse, substance abuse, etc.) to maintain student safety and comply with Education Code, district, and school policies. Other Job Functions Assists other personnel as required to support completion of their work activities. Participates in meetings (parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) to provide or receive information and meet credential requirements. Qualifications Experience: Prior job-related experience. Skills: Motivate students, communicate with diverse individuals, direct support personnel, evaluate performance. Knowledge: Age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects. Abilities: Stand and walk for prolonged periods; perform specialized tasks; maintain records; establish cooperative relationships with students, parents, and staff; meet schedules and deadlines; lift/carry; reach/handle; listen and see within reasonable visual limits. EEO Statement The Gilroy Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these characteristics. Position Details Position Type: Full‑Time Salary: $69,898 to $123,207 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education