About the EmployerMUHSD's #1 goal is for students to be both college and career ready. Career Technical Education is offered at MUHSD, which provides students with academic and technical knowledge and the skills necessary to prepare them for further education and/or for careers in current and emerging employment sectors.
Our vision is for every student to walk off the graduation stage with a diploma in one hand and CTE certification/proficiency in the other along with college credit on their transcript.
Job Description / Essential Elements: MERCED UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Teacher
Primary Function: To manage the learning environment of students enrolled in a secondary school educational program in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Board of Trustees and in compliance with the laws of California, to maintain standards of expected student progress, to maintain a learning environment which permits discourse, study, and reflection designed to produce expected student outcomes, and to perform assigned duties related to the general welfare of the total program of the school and students.
Supervision: Reports to the school principal.
Requirements Necessary to Perform Typical Duties: Valid California Teaching Credential in subjects taught.
Typical Duties Performed:
1. Manages the learning of assigned students, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Trustees and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Diagnoses the level of development of each student within the first month of the school year or within two weeks of transfer into the class, and shall prescribe a plan of study for each class within the framework of the district course of study.
3. Prepares written lesson plans for each class which reflects the diagnostic, prescriptive, and performance characteristics of the learning environment.
4. Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying skills, abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds.
5. Creates, with the assistance of pupils and using instructional materials, interest centers and displays to enhance learning.
6. Evaluates each student's progress regularly and systematically, and shall prepare student progress charts.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
8. Communicates with parents regarding the progress of individual students.
9. Communicates with counselors regarding the progress of individual students.
10. Performs attendance recording and business transactions as directed by the principal.
11. Participates in the selection of textbooks, instructional aids, and supplies, and shall maintain such inventory as directed by the principal.
12. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as directed by the principal.
13. Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service training activities provided by the district and in self-directed professional growth activities.
14. Participates in the development and revision of courses of study and other learning materials during the contract year as directed by the superintendent.
15. Assist in interpreting the school program to parents and other members of the community in order to promote greater understanding among community groups of school objectives, accomplishments, and problems.
16. Abides by all policies set forth by the Board of trustees.
17. Maintains suitable personal attributes, a high level of positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the community, adaptability, resourcefulness, and growth in instructional skills, and professional attributes which positively reinforce the welfare of the school and students.
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to list a limited number of duties typically performed by a person holding the position cited above as well as certain requirements necessary to perform these duties. It is not intended to be a complete list of duties nor requirements, but rather examples by which to select and compensate personnel in a fair and reasonable manner.
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Requirements / QualificationsValid California PPS: School Counseling credential is required.
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- Copy of Transcript (unofficial copies)
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information1 FTE Ag Teacher - Livingston High School for the 2024-25 school year.
Credential is required.
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In accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as its own board policies, the Merced Union High School District (the "District") prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, based on race, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, political affiliation, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, pregnancy, familial status, immigration status, military and/or veteran status, Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups, or any other legally protected status, the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or the association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, in any District program or activity.
Inquiries on all matters, including complaints, regarding compliance, may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator & Nondiscrimination Officer: Brett Nickleson, Director of Human Resources, bnickelson@muhsd.org 209-325-2011; Title II Coordinator: Scott Weimer, Assistant Superintendent, 209-325-2031; and 504 Coordinator, Cristi Johnson, Director, 209-325-2121