What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Science Teacher 2026-2027 - Hacienda Elementary School position at San José Unified School District?
The impact you will have: As an Elementary Science Teacher, you will inspire curiosity and a love of discovery by creating engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences that bring science to life. You will design hands-on, project-based lessons that build students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific reasoning skills while connecting learning to real-world applications. Through a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, you will nurture young scientists, foster creativity and innovation, and inspire students to explore, question, and discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/generaleducationteacher.
Who you are: You are a curious and student-centered educator who believes young learners thrive through exploration, inquiry, and hands-on discovery. You create an engaging and inclusive classroom where students feel excited to ask questions, investigate ideas, and make sense of the world around them. You are passionate about nurturing scientific thinking, creativity, and confidence in every student.
What you will need to apply:
- Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
- Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
- Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.
- Foundational Science Credential or Science Credential - attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click here to see an example.
- EL Authorization
- Entry of all past employers in the work history section of this application (please see Education Code section 44939.5 - as amended by California AB2534)
AB-2534 Employment History
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) 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 with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment.
Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.
You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).
When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at credentials@sjusd.org.
Note to internal applicants:
- Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
- To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.