What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-5 Elementary Teacher - (1.00 FTE) - Hiring Pool position at Union School District?
About the Employer
The District is situated between the beautiful Los Gatos foothills and the city of San Jose. The District occupies the southwest corner of Santa Clara County where its six elementary schools and two middle schools are nestled within seven square miles of family homes and neighborhoods.
Our schools are leading the way in providing future-ready, innovative learning opportunities for our nearly 5,500 students. Our District team works collaboratively to create innovative and engaging learning experiences for all students that support and meet the needs of the whole child. The District is committed to building a comprehensive academic and developmental foundation of excellence for all students to flourish and develop at their individual pace.
Job Description / Essential Elements :
Description of Position : Provides an education program in grades 1 - 6, or a combination thereof, and assists in other school programs as appropriate.
Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Facilitates the pupil's learning of reading, language arts, science, social science, mathematics, art, health, physical education and music, utilizing courses of study adopted by the Board of Education; may teach a foreign language.
2. Guides pupils in the development of good citizenship, basic human relations, and provides opportunities for student leadership and initiative.
3. Provides planned learing experiences in order to motivate pupils to best utilize the available time for learning.
4. Plans instruction and uses materials that accommodate different learning styles and ability levels of children.
5. Establishes standards of pupil behavior beneficial to achieving a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
6. Evaluates pupil's academic and social growth, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual pupil's progress.
7. Encourages pupil creativity, personal development, and self-assesment.
8. Works with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, behavior and learning problems.
9. Selects appropriate books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies.
10. Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
Supervision Exercised and / or Received
Under the direct supervision of the school principal.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid CA Multiple Subject Credential
Completed Edjoin Certificated applicaation with requested documents
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed if possible)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Start Date : August 2025
