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8th Grade Teacher - Vallejo Charter School - 2026-2027 School Year
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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Vallejo Charter School
- 2026-2027 School Year Vallejo City Unified School District
- 2.
VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources 665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592 JOBDESCRIPTION TEACHER
Title:
Teacher Reports To:
School Site Principal or Designee Department:
Academic Achievement & Accountability (AAA)Work Year:
183 Days per yearClassification:
Certificated Salary:
See Certificated Salary Schedule Date Approved:
January 2007 DESCRIPTIONOF POSITION
Under the supervision of the School Site Principal, the teacher provides an educational program for pupils and assists in other school programs as assigned.PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates respect and concern for students, parents, other staff members and administrative colleagues. Open-mindedness, fairness, consistency, sense of humor and emotional stability are all important qualities. Must have the ability to make decisions and perform on the job according to district standards.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music and citizenship to pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriated learning activities. May teach a foreign language. E1 Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction. E Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. E Evaluates pupil's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual pupil's progress. E Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems. Creates with assistance from pupils a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards and interest centers. E Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.E OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies, and maintains required inventory records. Insures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. Administers group standardized test in accordance with district testing program. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on the district level. Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees. May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants and other paraprofessionals. Participates with other professional staff members in the social hygiene and outdoor education programs.EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate credential as required by the District and the State for the position.ENVIRONMENT
School and Office.PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS
: Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional- up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently
- up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)