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Job Description
Long-Term Substitute Teacher:
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) - McKinley Elementary (Full-Time / 1.0 FTE) at Burlingame School District Print Application Deadline 6/26/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/19/2026 Contact Susana Garcia-Fernandez Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info 1-30 days $225/day, 31-90 days $260/day, 91-180 days $330 day prorated Length of Work Year 184.5 Prorated Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Burlingame School District is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and fully credentialed Long-Term Substitute Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher to join our team at McKinley Elementary School. This full-time (1.0 FTE) assignment runs from October 1, 2026, through June 10, 2027. Under the direction of the Principal, the successful candidate will provide a nurturing, standards-based educational program tailored to our youngest learners. You will work in close cooperation with students, parents, fellow teachers, and administrators to cultivate an orderly, productive, and joyful classroom environment conducive to early childhood development.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Instruction & Planning:
Plan, implement, and teach standards-based lessons utilizing the California State Content Standards and frameworks appropriate for Transitional Kindergarten.
Classroom Management:
Establish efficient classroom routines and maintain positive standards of pupil behavior that keep the learning environment productive and safe.
Assessment & Records:
Assess student needs, track progress, maintain accurate student records (including attendance counts) utilizing district databases, and implement Response to Intervention (RtI) strategies.
Collaboration & Communication:
Collaborate actively with team members to meet pupil needs, establish common goals, and communicate effectively with parents via meetings and updates.
Professional Expectations:
Implement district policies, attend required school/district in-service and informational meetings, perform equitable non-classroom supervision as assigned, and strictly follow child abuse reporting processes. Position Code #160 Requirements / Qualifications Applicant must possess and maintain CA credential Multiple Subject Credential Basic Skills Requirement Copy of Transcripts Letter of Introduction Resume (3) Letters of Recommendation - Letters must be current (within the last two calendar years) Official Transcripts (upon hire) Background clearance (upon hire) TB clearance (upon hire) Requirements / Qualifications Applicant must possess and maintain CA credential Multiple Subject Credential Basic Skills Requirement Copy of Transcripts Letter of Introduction Resume (3) Letters of Recommendation - Letters must be current (within the last two calendar years) Official Transcripts (upon hire) Background clearance (upon hire) TB clearance (upon hire) Comments and Other Information
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The State of California Department of Education (CDE) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CDE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, material status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CDE's efforts to meet the legal obligations outlined in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in CDE employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
TITLE IX COMPLIANCE
Related Board Policies regarding nondiscrimination in the Burlingame School District's programs (BP 0410), employment (BP 4030), and anti-harassment /anti-bullying (BP 0411), sexual harassment of student or staff (BP 4119.11) are outlined in the referenced Board Policies which can be found on the district website: http:/www.burlingameschools.org Complaints regarding discrimination as outlined in the above statement and related board policies should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator for the
Burlingame School District:
(650) 259-3800 Comments and Other Information
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The State of California Department of Education (CDE) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CDE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, material status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CDE's efforts to meet the legal obligations outlined in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in CDE employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
TITLE IX COMPLIANCE
Related Board Policies regarding nondiscrimination in the Burlingame School District's programs (BP 0410), employment (BP 4030), and anti-harassment /anti-bullying (BP 0411), sexual harassment of student or staff (BP 4119.11) are outlined in the referenced Board Policies which can be found on the district website: http:/www.burlingameschools.org Complaints regarding discrimination as outlined in the above statement and related board policies should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator for the
Burlingame School District:
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