Chemistry Teacher - Abraham Lincoln High School

The impact you will have: As a Chemistry Teacher, you will inspire students to explore the principles of matter, energy, and scientific inquiry through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. You will design rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and laboratory investigations that develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Through real-world applications and a safe, supportive classroom environment, you will help students deepen their understanding of science, build confidence as learners, 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 knowledgeable and engaging science educator who is passionate about making chemistry meaningful, accessible, and relevant for all students. You create a safe and structured learning environment where students are encouraged to investigate, ask questions, and think critically through inquiry and experimentation. You are committed to fostering curiosity, scientific reasoning, and student confidence while helping learners build a strong foundation in chemistry. 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. Single Subject Chemistry 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)

Available Roles:

Abraham Lincoln High School 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.