What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Grade TK position at Visalia Unified School District?
### About the Employer
Nestled close to the majestic Sierra mountains in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, the Visalia Unified School District is committed to providing students young and old with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in life. Established in 1885, VUSD is the oldest school district in Tulare County. Our services span 214 square miles with a population base of over 135,000. Our family of schools includes 26 elementary schools, a newcomer language center, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, an adult school,a charter independent study school, a K-8 charter home school, and a charter technical early college high school. Over 32,000 students Pre-K to adult are served through Visalia Unified School District. Our outstanding workforce is comprised of over 3,000 certificated and classified staff. They make our district the jewel of the Central Valley.
### Requirements / Qualifications
Visalia Unified School District is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff. Qualified candidates who represent diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Statement of Non-Discrimination/Harassment (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The district prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status. A copy of the districts Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies can be found at: www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP1312-3.pdf A copy of the sexual harassment policies for students and employees can be found at: http://www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP5145-7.PDF (students) http://www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP4119-11.pdf (employees) For any questions concerning Title II, Title V, Title IX, or Section 504 please contact the following compliance officers: VUSD Compliance Officers 5000 West Cypress Avenue Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 730-7300 Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services (Special Education, Adult Basic Education, Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs, Migrant Education, Career Technical Education) Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services (Child Nutrition Programs) Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (Personnel) Director, Student Services (District 504 Coordinator)
Nestled close to the majestic Sierra mountains in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, the Visalia Unified School District is committed to providing students young and old with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in life. Established in 1885, VUSD is the oldest school district in Tulare County. Our services span 214 square miles with a population base of over 135,000. Our family of schools includes 26 elementary schools, a newcomer language center, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, an adult school,a charter independent study school, a K-8 charter home school, and a charter technical early college high school. Over 32,000 students Pre-K to adult are served through Visalia Unified School District. Our outstanding workforce is comprised of over 3,000 certificated and classified staff. They make our district the jewel of the Central Valley.
### Requirements / Qualifications
- Must possess or be eligible to possess a valid California Multiple Subject Credential. -E.L. Authorization required. -Must possess knowledge of methods and strategies used to instruct bilingual/culturally diverse students. -Must be familiar with California State Standards in the subject area in which you hold your credential. -Bilingual Spanish preferred. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Visalia Unified School District is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff. Qualified candidates who represent diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Statement of Non-Discrimination/Harassment (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The district prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status. A copy of the districts Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies can be found at: www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP1312-3.pdf A copy of the sexual harassment policies for students and employees can be found at: http://www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP5145-7.PDF (students) http://www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP4119-11.pdf (employees) For any questions concerning Title II, Title V, Title IX, or Section 504 please contact the following compliance officers: VUSD Compliance Officers 5000 West Cypress Avenue Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 730-7300 Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services (Special Education, Adult Basic Education, Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs, Migrant Education, Career Technical Education) Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services (Child Nutrition Programs) Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (Personnel) Director, Student Services (District 504 Coordinator)