What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 6-8 Social Science Teacher (Dual Immersion) position at Washington Unified School District?
2025-2026 6-8 Social Science Teacher (Dual Immersion)
Job Summary
Washington Unified School District is a medium-sized district of 7500 students located in West Sacramento, CA. It offers its employees a supportive and collaborative environment, including mentoring if/as needed. Technological advancement is a priority in WUSD, by offering cutting-edge resources and tools for innovative teaching. Diversity and Inclusion are core values of WUSD, as are promoting equity and cultural competence. WUSD is committed to professional growth, providing opportunities for advancement and ongoing development. WUSD is an engaged community of educators, families, volunteers, and partnerships.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Brief Description: Teaches, as part of a middle school teaching assignment, one or more classes in a given subject area in grades 6 - 8, and assists in other school programs as assigned.
Major Duties & Responsibilites: Teaches skills, knowledge, concepts and attitudes in the subject area, utilizing approved courses of studies and other appropriate learning activities; develops instructional plans to organize class activities to provide maximum learning opportunities throughout the time-span of a course; develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student; evaluates students' academic growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports; communicates with parents and school counselors on the progress of individual students toward meeting the established standards of achievement for a given grade level.
Requirements / Qualifications
Elkhorn Village Elementary offers Social Science en Espanol for middle school students. This allows students in the Dual Immersion program the ability to receive instruction in Spanish. Possession of a valid and appropriate Teaching Credential with a Social Science authorization with BCLAD in Spanish as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is preferred. Candidates in the process of completing their credential program are encouraged to apply and indicate within their supporting documents when they anticipate program completion. This includes candidates enrolled in their university's internship program. Candidates with out-of-state credentials will be considered. Please include the following supporting documents: * Three current letters of recommendation (signed and dated) * Cover letter * Resume * Transcripts * Credential(s) Under AB 2534, please ensure you are providing a list of all school districts, county office of education, charter school or state special school, where previously worked
WUSD offers an in-house Induction Program that awards participating teachers $500 upon completion of each year's requirements.
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