Alternative Education Middle School Teacher - 24/25 School Year

About the Employer

Welcome to Monterey Peninsula Unified School District! We are nestled in the heart of the Monterey Bay along the Central Coast of California.

Consisting of 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools as well as pre-k, alternative, and adult programs, we proudly serve the communities of Marina, Seaside, and Monterey. MPUSD is built on a solid foundation of effective instruction, positive school culture, systems of support, and collaborative leadership. Our goal is to provide exemplary service to our current and future employees.

We strive to meet your needs in a timely, courteous, and professional manner while working with integrity and compassion. MPUSD is continuously seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are interested in creating a positive learning environment for our students. We welcome you to apply and look forward to working with you.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Supplemental materials such as transcripts and test scores are not required but are helpful in assessing candidacy.

Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and/or FBI Proof of Tuberculosis clearance Social Security Card for payroll purposes Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

• Credential Copy ((One of the following must be submitted: Valid education specialist teaching credential, evidence of application to CTC, a letter from your University stating you are "Intern Eligible", or an explanation as to why this requirement is not met.))

• English Learner Authorization ((One of following must be submitted: Credential copy showing ELA, CLAD Cert, BCLAD certification or an explanation as to why this requirement is not met.))

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three )

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is looking for a progressive, talented and passionate individual to help teach and lead in our Middle School Community Day School program which serves a small group of students who have behavioral challenges, and or have been expelled. This small group of students are referred by their comprehensive school with the desire that they return once their behavior is deemed to be appropriate for the comprehensive setting.

Given that their behavioral challenges are often related to deeper issues, the need for interventions that are appropriate and researched based is essential. Our ideal candidate is someone who is focused on equitable educational opportunities and desires to work with underserved students and seeks to be involved in shifting the life trajectories of our students. Many of our students are systems involved or have exhibited concerning behavior and need someone with the experience, love, and knowledge required to support them.

The schedule envisioned for the school year involves direct teaching for 75% of the day, with the remaining time dedicated to student observations, data gathering, and helping to ensure our students have the necessary support and interventions they require. We anticipate one of these periods being a prep buyout, which translates to a supplemental pay increase totaling approximately 12.5% of where the individual would be placed on the salary schedule. We are hoping to employ someone with a proven track record of working with students who have not succeeded in the traditional environment.

Within this position the candidate would be performing direct instruction, while acting in a leadership role and mentor as they collaborate with instructional assistants and our mental health providers. The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. MPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation or activity, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the following individuals at the MPUSD District Office at 700 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940: Title IX Officer and Title VI Officer: Dr. Manny Nunez, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (phone: 831-645-1272, email: mnunez@mpusd.net ) or visit https://www.mpusd.net/titleix/ for more information.

Title II Coordinator: Katie Rivera, Senior Director, Special Education Services (phone: 831-645-1207, email: krivera@mpusd.k12.ca.us). Title V and 504 Coordinator: Donnie Everett, Assistant Superintendent, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (phone: 831-645-1261, email: deverett@mpusd.net). Title 5 Officer: Ryan Altemeyer, Associate Superintendent, Business Services (phone: 831-645-1269, email: raltemeyer@mpusd.net).

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