In-School Resource Teacher assigned to Franklin Elementary School

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of In-School Resource Teacher. This opportunity is open to current San Diego Unified Permanent and Probationary Teachers.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for educators who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.  

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Franklin Elementary School -4481 Copeland Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
• School Website: Franklin Elementary School

Examples of Duties:

The 0.40 FTE In-School Resource Teacher assigned to support Franklin Elementary School is responsible for Student-Focused Instruction and Intervention.

The In-School Resource Teacher will provide targeted, supplemental instruction and intervention to students identified through academic data as not meeting grade-level expectations in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and/or English language development. Deliver small-group and individualized intervention, including reading recovery and skill acceleration, for both lower and upper grade students, support students requiring additional academic assistance beyond core classroom instruction to increase access to grade-level standards. Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies based on formative assessment data and intervention outcomes.

Travel is not required for this role.

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, grade-level teams, and support staff (such as special education and English language development specialists) to identify student needs using academic data.
• Deliver small-group and individualized instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and/or English language development, focusing on skill acceleration, foundational literacy (including reading recovery practices), and targeted intervention strategies for both primary and upper grade students.
• Analyze formative assessment data, progress monitoring student growth, and adjusting instructional approaches to ensure effectiveness.
• Participate in team meetings, such as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), to align intervention efforts with core instruction and contribute to data-driven decision-making.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Experience working in a classroom or school-based setting, with a strong preference for experience supporting elementary-aged students. Candidates should have demonstrated experience providing targeted academic instruction or intervention, particularly in English Language Arts and/or Mathematics. Experience with Eureka Math Curriculum is preferred, but not required.

Experience delivering small-group and individualized instruction is essential, as is familiarity with using formative and summative assessment data to identify student needs, monitor progress, and adjust instruction accordingly. Experience supporting diverse learners, including English learners and students performing below grade level, is highly desirable.

Licenses and Other Requirements: 

Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential by the closing date of the application deadline. 

Reading Specialist or other Intervention Credential preferred.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
• Paper applications are not accepted.  

• Answer all application questions 
• The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

• Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Assembly Bill 2534). As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.

• In accordance with California Assembly Bill 2534, all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following:

  • List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
  • HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor).
  Note: These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code section 44939.5.

• Contact information for three professional references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. We will contact your professional references during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section. 
   
• Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
  • Cover Letter (Required)
  • Credential (Required)
  • Valid California Teaching Credential is required.
  • A copy of your valid California Credential, or equivalent out-of-state credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application.
  • Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at this LINK. For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.

• Additional documents (optional)
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application.

Examination Process

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The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview.  Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net.

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. 

For more information about equity in employment, contact: 

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:  (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall:  (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net

Salary : $23,796 - $50,367