2026-2027 Middle School Language Arts Teacher

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CERTIFICATED SERVICE JOB SPECIFICATIONJOB CLASS:TEACHERLEVEL:IPOSITION TITLE:GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMCLASS DEFINITION:Positions in this class are characterized by their association with direct instruction process for students in the general education classroom. Positions within this class require the ability to work with children in the classroom under the general supervision of the site or service administrator. Within this class levels are differentiated by the credentials degree of skills and expertise required to perform successfully within the DEFINITION:Under general supervision to provide instruction to students within credential authorized service; supervise the classroom and playground activities of students; plan as necessary with other staff members for the effective delivery of instruction for students; maintain records to demonstrate and evaluate students educational/social/emotional progress; and to do related work as OF DUTIES:Provide daily instruction to students in authorized and assigned subject areasProvide for adequate planning for students instructional programs both long and short termProvide an orderly functional and attractive learning environment for studentsWork cooperatively with others in the school to provide for coordinated services for studentsMaintain necessary records to evaluate student learning and periodically report that progress to the parent/student/supervisorMaintain regular contact with the parents/guardians about student progressMaintain high level of skill and expertise in the subject matters assigned to teacher and in strategies by which to teach those subjectsImplement district and school policies regarding the instruction of studentsEMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:Education and Experience:Required is a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited college or university and a teaching credential authorizing service in a general education classroom. Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of and the ability to apply current teaching techniques in a variety of areas strong subject matter knowledge laws and applicable sections of Federal rules and regulations State Education Code and District and school policies as well as the Boards goals and objectives. The abilities to relate in a positive manner with students to discipline students fairly and firmly to communicate in an effective manner with parents students and other professionals understand and follow both oral and written directions work within an established schedule maintain and interpret records work confidentially read interpret and follow regulations policies and procedures and work cooperatively with others in the school and district and other Requirements: Valid child/adult CPR certificatePHYSICAL ABILITIES:Visual capability to read handwritten or typed documents and the display screen of various office equipment and machinesAbility to conduct verbal conversation in English Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels)Able to sit stand stoop kneel bend walkAble to stand on hard flooring for sustained periods of timeAble to walk on hard flooring for sustained periods of timeAble to climb slopes stairs and laddersAble to push and/or pull a variety of tools and equipmentAble to lift up to 30 pound frequently and 75 pounds occasionallyAble to push and pull objects weighing up to 200 poundsAble to sustain strenuous manual labor for the employees normal work dayAble to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotationAble to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder abduction and adductionAble to exhibit full range of motion for back flexionAble to exhibit full range of motion for elbow flexion and extensionAble to exhibit full range of motion for hip flexion and extensionAble to exhibit full range of motion for knee flexionAble to exhibit manual dexterity needed to operate a computer and other classroom and office equipmentAble to work with cleaning solutions disinfectant and sanitizers without allergic reactionSALARY SCHEDULE: Certificated Annual/MonthlyEVALUATED BY: Site or Service AdministratorEVALUATION REVIEWED BY:Superintendent or designee

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Appropriate California CredentialCLAD/EL Certification required

• Credential Copy
• English Learner Authorization (If imbedded within credential scan credential)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
• Other (CSET)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Appropriate California CredentialCLAD/EL Certification required

• Credential Copy
• English Learner Authorization (If imbedded within credential scan credential)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
• Other (CSET)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Westside Union School District is located on the west side of the Antelope Valley 65 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Our schools serve the communities of Quartz Hill Lancaster Palmdale Leona Valley and Antelope Acres.

Comments and Other Information

Westside Union School District is located on the west side of the Antelope Valley 65 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Our schools serve the communities of Quartz Hill Lancaster Palmdale Leona Valley and Antelope Acres.

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

Required Experience:

IC