Elementary School Teacher

Roseland Public Schools is located in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County. We serve students from preschool through high school in a safe and nurturing environment with high expectations for all students to be fully prepared for college and beyond. Roseland Public Schools reflects the community dream that all students will graduate from high school with options for college entrance and successful, productive careers. Our schools provide a safe, personalized environment that fosters a love for learning, leadership skills and success. Roseland Public Schools is positioned to be a model for excellence in public education, preschool through high school, affecting not only Roseland students but students throughout Sonoma County.

For 2008-09 School Year Elementary Teacher Roseland School District QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS Required ? Appropriate CA Teaching Credential or CA Pupil Personnel Credential ? CLAD/or equivalent emphasis for Teachers (Authorizing instruction to English Learners) ? Demonstrate Subject Matter Competency to meet No Child Left Behind Act- Highly Qualified Teachers (either by Exam, National Board Certification, or HOUSSE) ? Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable Experience in the following: ? Curriculum and instructional programs ? Multi-cultural education ? Positive classroom management ? Long-range planning and goal setting ? Experience working with parents and community in school activities In addition, the teacher should possess the following personal qualities: ? Integrity, honesty, warmth, and a genuine interest in others ? A commitment to high quality education for all students APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applications will be held in strict confidence and should be sent to Gail Ahlas, Superintendent, Roseland School District, 1934 Biwana Drive, Santa Rosa, California, 95407. Applications and supporting materials must be received by June 6, 2008, no later than 4:00 p.m. • Completed District application; • A letter stating reasons for being interested in this position and briefly outlining experience and qualifications; • Three current letters of recommendation; • A current resume; and • A copy of appropriate credential (front & back). THE DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY Roseland School District is located in Santa Rosa, the largest city in Sonoma County. The county is one of the great wine producing regions in the world, and the home of giant redwood trees and spectacular ocean vistas. The District is comprised of two elementary schools and one charter middle and high school. Each school has a collaborative and positive staff of teachers, instructional assistants, full time assistant principals at the elementary and middle schools, counselor, reading specialist and bilingual resource teacher. The District has a culturally rich and diverse population. The combination of cultures, languages and high poverty requires a principal with experience working in similar environments and who is sensitive to the many needs of our families. Sheppard Accelerated Elementary School has been part of the National Accelerated Schools Project for 15 years. Roseland Elementary has participated in Results, Core and Success for All. Both schools have adopted the Houghton Mifflin text series a substantial Reading First Federal Grant to enhance student performance in reading. Roseland Accelerated Middle School Charter, located on the Sheppard campus, is in the fourth year of successful operation with an enrollment of over 200 students and a consistent waiting list of students. Day-to day operations run a smooth preschool through 8th grade campus. The charter high school, in partnership with Sonoma State University, is in its second year with 220 ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students and will be expanding to 300 ninth through twelfth grades for 2007-08. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INSURANCE: For full-time regular employees, District plans include health and dental for employee, spouse or domestic partner, and dependents, and vision for employee only. Part-time regular employees are offered this package on a pro-rata basis. PAY PERIOD: Regular certificated and classified employees are paid once a month, on the last working day of the month. GENERAL INFORMATION TB Testing and fingerprinting clearance are required for all new employees, prior to employment. All persons who are offered employment must provide the District with documents that establishes their identity and employment eligibility. Salary placement is made based upon college/university credit and experience, but subject to contract provisions. All temporary, part-time, and full-time certificated employees must contribute to the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) and Social Security. • All documents included in your application file become the property of the district and will not be returned. Your file for this opening may not be considered for future openings. New documents may be required for each future opening.

Required:An appropriate, valid CA State multiple subject teaching credential with necessary English learner authorization Fingerprint and TB clearance Desired: Bilingual Spanish/English

Required:An appropriate, valid CA State multiple subject teaching credential with necessary English learner authorization Fingerprint and TB clearance Desired: Bilingual Spanish/English

• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference (2-3 current letters)

Comments and Other Information

Roseland School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, gender, mental or physical disability, sex orientation, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, the district will provide you with one upon notice. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Maria Lease, Human Resources Manager, 1691 Burbank Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, 707-545-0102, Fax: 707-545-5096, mlease@roselandsd.org