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• Menlo-Atherton High School at Sequoia Union High School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/18/2026 Contact Emily Rigotti 650/322-5311 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $ 89,060
• $ 157,009 Annually Add'l Salary Info $1,792 stipend for Masters, Doctorate, and/or National Board Certification Length of Work Year 2026
• 2027 School Year Employment Type Full Time Location Menlo-Atherton High School About the Employer About the Employer The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) serves more than 9,000 students in grades 9 through 12 from multiple diverse communities in the mid-Peninsula region between San Francisco and San Jose.

Its location, coupled with its diverse student population, allows students the opportunity to learn to excel in a global society and interact effectively with people of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. The student population in the district is reflective of the diversity in California, with 45% who identify as Hispanic/Latino, 8.2% as Asian, 2.4% as African-American/Black, 2.1% as Pacific Islander, .2% as Native American, and 34.9% as White. SUHSD is committed to advancing racial, gender identity, and sexuality equity in order to ensure that all students are welcomed in a safe environment that values diversity. The district seeks to hire, support, and retain staff members that reflect the diversity of its student population. Description of Prospective Applicants We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, specifically, anti-bias educators who are racially conscious, equity-focused, and motivated to support the success of all of our students. Job Description /

Essential Elements:

Print Brief Description of Position:

The District Classroom Teacher develops and teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses and/or grade levels

Administrative Relationship:

The District Classroom Teacher is directly responsible to the Principal, through the Department Chair and Instructional Vice Principal Minimum Degrees/Credentials/Experience Required for

Position:

B.A. (B.S.), and valid

Teaching Credential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be aware of and conform to state, county, district, and school regulations which affect him/her 2. Utilize course(s) of study adopted by the Board of Trustees 3. Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course(s) of study specified in state law and district regulations and procedures 4. Seek to teach students the proper function and value of education in American society 5. Identify student needs, cooperate with professional staff to help students solve health, learning and attitude problems, and actively seek to help each student succeed in class 6. Develop, implement, assess, and revise lesson plans and instructional materials 7. Provide a wide range of teaching strategies as one element of implementing individualized instruction 8. Seek to create an environment for learning that is functional and attractive 9. Evaluate academic growth of students and record and report this evaluation, and evaluate social growth 10. Interpret the school program and specific elements of it to parents and report the progress of individual students to parents 11. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior consistent with district and school behavior policies 12. Supervise a fair share of other than classroom activities 13. Cooperate in the selection and/or development of books, AV aids, pamphlets, learning units, equipment, etc., necessary to implementation of the learning function 14. Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals 15. Participate in programs designed to improve human relations and the teaching function 16. Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal 5/7/79 Requirements / Qualifications B.A. or B.S. Degree Valid California (subject-specific) Credential

• Biology EL Authorization is required

CBEST/CSET/PRAXIS/RICA

(all that apply) A completed EdJoin application An up-to-date resume Letter of Introduction Three letters of recommendation (no more than two years old). Please include one reference who was/is an administrator in a supervisory role for you Official transcripts of degrees Letter of introduction that speaks to the candidate's equitable practices by addressing the following prompts: Describe your skills and experience related to the position for which you are applying that makes you an ideal candidate who can foster consistent excellence in student outcomes and engage and prepare all students to excel in a global society. Ensuring equity in education is a necessary component in narrowing the achievement gap. Educators are responsible for ensuring equity by recognizing, respecting, and attending to the diverse strengths and challenges of the students they serve. Explain how you would implement an equitable environment for students in the position for which you are applying. Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters) Resume Requirements / Qualifications B.A. or B.S. Degree Valid California (subject-specific) Credential

• Biology EL Authorization is required

CBEST/CSET/PRAXIS/RICA

(all that apply) A completed EdJoin application An up-to-date resume Letter of Introduction Three letters of recommendation (no more than two years old). Please include one reference who was/is an administrator in a supervisory role for you Official transcripts of degrees Letter of introduction that speaks to the candidate's equitable practices by addressing the following prompts: Describe your skills and experience related to the position for which you are applying that makes you an ideal candidate who can foster consistent excellence in student outcomes and engage and prepare all students to excel in a global society. Ensuring equity in education is a necessary component in narrowing the achievement gap. Educators are responsible for ensuring equity by recognizing, respecting, and attending to the diverse strengths and challenges of the students they serve. Explain how you would implement an equitable environment for students in the position for which you are applying. Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters) Resume Comments and Other Information Each School Site will be screening applications and scheduling interviews at their own convenience. Please do not contact Human Resources for an interview. Comments and Other Information Each School Site will be screening applications and scheduling interviews at their own convenience. Please do not contact Human Resources for an interview. Links Related To This Job Sequoia Union High School District Menlo-Atherton High School Sequoia Union High School District View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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