Middle School Science Teacher: Grades 6, 7, 8

PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

4575 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 (650) 851-1777

Notice of Certificated Employment Opportunity: 2024 - 2025 School Year

POSITION: Middle School Science Teacher: Grades 6,7,8

LOCATION: Corte Madera School

FTE: 1.0 FTE (full time)

WORK YEAR: 186 days per the 2024 - 2025 PVSD academic calendar

CREDENTIAL: A valid California multiple subject credential with the appropriate Science authorization (biological & physical science), OR a Science single subject (biological & physical science) credential is required for this position.

SALARY: The 2023-2024 Salary Schedule range is $82,130 to $137,250 depending on education and experience. Final salary for 2024-2025 will be subject to negotiations settlement.

• $2,000 Stipends for MA, PhD and National Board Certification+ Comprehensive health and welfare benefit package.

BARGAINING UNIT: Portola Valley Teachers' Association

POSTING DATE: March 4, 2024

Overview: The Portola Valley School District is seeking a dynamic, innovative, 6th-8th grade science teacher to join the Corte Madera School community for the 2024 - 2025 school year. The District is especially interested in educators who are invigorated by a growing school environment and are comfortable with innovation. The ideal applicant must be a skilled organizer and collaborator. In addition, they should be enthusiastic about interacting with engaged families, and take an active role in shaping the school's growth, policies and educational practices. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Common Core, California Content Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, a diversity of assessments to inform differentiated instruction, and will possess a strong ability to design and implement rich, engaging, and relevant teaching units.

Training and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years classroom teaching experience, preferably in an upper elementary or 7th

• 8th grade Science classroom/lab.

• Master's Degree or Higher, and/or National Board Certification preferred.

• Knowledge of different 6th

• 8th grade units of study and ability to design rich and rigorous disciplinary and interdisciplinary Science curriculum.

• Knowledge of and experience in implementing an array of best practices related to science instruction.

• Experience teaching English Language Learners with a strong understanding of ELD strategies and best teaching practices.

• Knowledge of the Common Core and California State Content Standards and NGSS.

• Ability to design and/or use a variety of assessment tools and techniques to guide instruction.

• Interest in working in a school community with a high degree of parent/family participation.

• Commitment and ability to attend committee meetings, lead school-wide initiatives, utilize parents as volunteers in the classroom.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Indoor classroom and outdoor playground environment; subject to frequent interruptions;

• Compute, STEAM and science lab exposure;

• Daily routine ability to exchange information via hearing and speaking;

• Skills, knowledge, mental ability, and manual dexterity to carry out the posted duties and responsibilities of the job, interpret and implement school policies, rules and regulations, and make determinations relative to the effective performance of the essential responsibilities of the position;

• Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for lengthy periods of time to monitor student progress;

• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels;

• Ability to speak in audible tones so that others, including young children, may understand clearly;

• Ability to comprehend visual and auditory input given by others;

• Short term and long-term memory ability required for all tasks;

• Situations may require lifting of up to 25 lbs. (light objects as part of classroom environment)

• Seeing to perform assigned duties with or without vision aids; sitting or standing for extended periods of time;

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment as needed, and middle school level science equipment during class time as necessary to perform the duties of the position;

• Ability to bend, reach walk, knee, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally;

• May be required to attend meetings or school events outside regular school hours.

Licenses and other requirements

• CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) process completed prior to the first day of school.

• Valid CA Teaching Credentials as noted above.

If required to operate a vehicle

• Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License

• Acceptable driving record and qualification for insurability by the District's insurance carrier

Portola Valley School District programs, activities, practices, and employment shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the student's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

PVSD contact for discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and Title IX contact:

Ormondale School Principal

200 Shawnee Pass

Portola Valley, CA 94028

(650) 851-1777 x2650

lhovland@pvsd.net

The Portola Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Portola Valley School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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