Instructional Coach Bilingual - Mckinley Elementary School / Edison Language Academy

Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Malibu, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a preK-12 school district serving approximately 8,835 students. SMMUSD is a diverse community dedicated to extraordinary achievement for all while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, and committed to pursuing excellence through equity.

Current priorities include social justice standards, restorative justice, project-based learning, innovative teaching and a high level of student engagement. Our schools are supported by involved parents and communities. The District has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative school (K-8), two high schools, one continuation high school, child development services and adult education programs.

The first classroom opened with 52 students in March 1876. U.S. News and World Report has named both Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School as Top High Schools in the nation and state, awarding a silver medal to Samohi with the ranking of 606 in the nation and 105 in the state and a gold medal to Malibu High School for rankings of 279 and 45, respectively in 2017.

Three schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools: Edison Language Academy, Will Rogers Learning Community and Lincoln Middle School. Lincoln Middle School has earned the Gold School designation in 2015 and is one of nine schools recognized as a California Distinguished School.

The others are: Franklin, McKinley, Roosevelt, Will Rogers, Webster and Point Dume elementary schools and Malibu and Santa Monica high schools. The SMMUSD Mission Statement, Extraordinary achievement for all students while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, guides the work of the Excellence through Equity plan that includes the following three priorities:

All graduates are ready for college and careers; English learners will become proficient in English while engaging in a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and all students engage in schools that are safe, well-maintained and family-friendly. Students attending Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School have a graduation rate of about 95%, with the majority of students moving forward with post-secondary education options.

Desired Characteristics • Experience and commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy and equity. • Experience with meeting the needs of all students in a diverse, multicultural environment. • Ability and desire to work with adult learners. • Proven track record of results, exemplary references, and classroom evaluations. • Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills. • Experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders. • Demonstrated experience with leading professional development and conducting model demo lessons • Commitment and experience with data analysis to produce quantifiable

Hold or qualify for a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Credential or Master's degree in Reading desired. Must have CLAD or BASP bilingual authorization.

Edjoin application, current resume, letter of interest and 3 current letters of recommendation.

Hold or qualify for a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Credential or Master's degree in Reading desired. Must have CLAD or BASP bilingual authorization.

Edjoin application, current resume, letter of interest and 3 current letters of recommendation.

Comments and Other Information

Minimum of five years of teaching experience at the elementary level. Experience as a Reading or National Board teacher highly desired. For questions on credentials, please email Katherine Qureshi, kqureshi@smmusd.org