What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Bilingual Transitional Kindergarten Teacher (TK) 2025-2026 position at San José Unified School District?
The impact you will have: As an instructional leader you will support our transitional kindergarten students in becoming bilingual and biliterate citizens and developing their academic, language, and social skills. We are looking for passionate teachers who will inspire our students to discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/TransitionalKTeacher.
Who you are: A dedicated, collaborative professional with strong communication skills who can develop successful relationships with students, staff, and our community.
What you need to be qualified?
- Multiple Subject Credential with Spanish Bilingual Authorization
- Completion of 24 units in ECE / child development be the end of your second year with San José Unified
- To apply, you must have at least 6 units already completed OR have worked at least one year as a para educator / teacher assistant in a preschool classroom
- Unit requirement can be waived if you have been a full-time preschool teacher for at least one year or part-time preschool teacher for at least two years
What you bring:
- Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position
- Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
- Transcripts of your undergraduate degree including any early childhood education / child development units, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.
- Test results: please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results
- Spanish Bilingual Authorization
- If you are an international applicant, you will need to submit a transcript evaluation that will state what your degree is equivalent to in California. Please click here to view approved agencies.
- Entry of all past employers in the work history section of this application (please see Education Code section 44939.5 - as amended by California AB2534)
When will you hear back from us: Within fourteen days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at talent@sjusd.org.
AB-2534 Employment History
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment.
Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.
You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).
