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Job Description
Instructional Services Specialist, 7-12 Mathematics at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Print Application Deadline 6/23/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/12/2026 Contact Araceli Zavala Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $130,740 - $164,709 Annually Length of Work Year 205 Work Days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Working under the direction of the Director in the Secondary Education Department, the 7-12 Mathematics Specialist will provide instructional leadership in secondary mathematics. Functioning as a collaborative member of the Secondary Education Department, the Instructional Services Specialist will lead a professional learning community for blended learning, support implementation of Common Core State Standards, instruction, and assessment, facilitate the creation of units of study, develop online and material resources, and facilitate staff development resulting in improvement of instructional practices and student outcomes, specifically in the area of mathematics preparedness and success.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to improved student achievement and increased college and career readiness by implementing research and standards-based planning, instruction, assessment, technology and intervention. Lead vertical articulation efforts with teachers and administrators. Work with other staff to ensure a consistent, cohesive and carefully articulated instructional program across all sites. Contribute to providing support for student learning and achievement as a member of support and accountability teams and other assignments. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations and reports to principals, parents, community members, and the Board. Monitor budgets related to assigned areas of responsibility. Ensure that programs and events comply with legal, district, federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. Collaborate and coordinate with community stakeholders and outside resources. Perform other related duties as assigned. Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Valid California Single Subject Mathematics Teaching Credential with English Learners Certification Valid California Administrative Services Credential preferred Master's Degree A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher Demonstrated success in student outcomes for Mathematics Teaching, instructional coaching, or administrative experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multiethnic school population in the area of mathematics Evidence of successful impact on Mathematics instructional program Ability to build collegial relationships for the purpose of increasing student college and career readiness Please submit the following documents in
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Resume 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) Please note: Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces) Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance. Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) Requirements / Qualifications Working under the direction of the Director in the Secondary Education Department, the 7-12 Mathematics Specialist will provide instructional leadership in secondary mathematics. Functioning as a collaborative member of the Secondary Education Department, the Instructional Services Specialist will lead a professional learning community for blended learning, support implementation of Common Core State Standards, instruction, and assessment, facilitate the creation of units of study, develop online and material resources, and facilitate staff development resulting in improvement of instructional practices and student outcomes, specifically in the area of mathematics preparedness and success.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to improved student achievement and increased college and career readiness by implementing research and standards-based planning, instruction, assessment, technology and intervention. Lead vertical articulation efforts with teachers and administrators. Work with other staff to ensure a consistent, cohesive and carefully articulated instructional program across all sites. Contribute to providing support for student learning and achievement as a member of support and accountability teams and other assignments. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations and reports to principals, parents, community members, and the Board. Monitor budgets related to assigned areas of responsibility. Ensure that programs and events comply with legal, district, federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. Collaborate and coordinate with community stakeholders and outside resources. Perform other related duties as assigned. Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Valid California Single Subject Mathematics Teaching Credential with English Learners Certification Valid California Administrative Services Credential preferred Master's Degree A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher Demonstrated success in student outcomes for Mathematics Teaching, instructional coaching, or administrative experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multiethnic school population in the area of mathematics Evidence of successful impact on Mathematics instructional program Ability to build collegial relationships for the purpose of increasing student college and career readiness Please submit the following documents in
Edjoin:
Resume 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) Please note: Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces) Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance. Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination Statement
BP 5145.3
Rev 12.18.25 The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact
Equity Compliance Officer:
Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org,
Title IX Coordinator:
Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504
Coordinator:
Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org,
Title II Coordinator:
Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org. Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination Statement
BP 5145.3
Rev 12.18.25 The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact
Equity Compliance Officer:
Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org,
Title IX Coordinator:
Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504
Coordinator:
Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org,
Title II Coordinator:
Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org. Links Related To This Job NonDiscrimination/Uniform Complaint Policies and Procedures Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures Best of Riverside View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
