What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 (6-8) Social Science Teacher- Southport (Temporary) position at Washington Unified School District?
2025-2026 (6-8) Social Science Teacher- Southport (Temporary)
About the Employer
Washington Unified School District (WUSD) serves nearly 7,500 students in West Sacramento, carrying forward a proud legacy of excellence since 1917. As the city’s premier provider of high-quality education, WUSD offers innovative programs like Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Visual and Performing Arts, Career Technical Education, AVID, and before and after-school care. WUSD fosters a supportive and collaborative environment for employees, with mentoring, professional growth opportunities, and cutting-edge technology to inspire innovation in teaching. Rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion, WUSD is a vibrant community of educators, families, and partners dedicated to empowering every student to thrive.
Job Summary
Washington Unified School District is a medium-sized district of 7500 students located in West Sacramento, CA. It offers its employees a supportive and collaborative environment, including mentoring if/as needed. Technological advancement is a priority in WUSD, by offering cutting-edge resources and tools for innovative teaching. Diversity and Inclusion are core values of WUSD, as are promoting equity and cultural competence. WUSD is committed to professional growth, providing opportunities for advancement and ongoing development. WUSD is an engaged community of educators, families, volunteers, and partnerships.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Brief Description: Teaches, as part of a middle school teaching assignment, one or more classes in a given subject area in grades 6 - 8, and assists in other school programs as assigned.
Major Duties & Responsibilites: Teaches skills, knowledge, concepts and attitudes in the subject area, utilizing approved courses of studies and other appropriate learning activities; develops instructional plans to organize class activities to provide maximum learning opportunities throughout the time-span of a course; develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student; evaluates students' academic growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports; communicates with parents and school counselors on the progress of individual students toward meeting the established standards of achievement for a given grade level.
Requirements / Qualifications
Possession of a valid and appropriate Teaching Credential with an Social Science authorization as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is preferred. Candidates in the process of completing their credential program are encouraged to apply and indicate within their supporting documents when they anticipate program completion. This includes candidates enrolled in their university's internship program. Candidates with out-of-state credentials will be considered. Please include the following supporting documents: * Cover Letter * Resume * Transcripts * Credentials * Complete Edjoin application * 3 Letters of Recommendations (signed and less than a year old) And all applicable certificates to demonstrate eligibility for the specific position. WUSD offers an in-house Induction Program that awards participating teachers $500 upon completion of each year's requirements.
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