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The Preuss School K-12 Instructor - Middle School Science

Position overview

Position title: Middle School Life Science Teacher
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $54,166-$109,666.
The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for K-12 Teachers based on education and credentialed years of experience, Step A1- E17 https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/docs/ix_sl26b_preuss_2020-2024_appendix-a1_ucsd-preuss-memorandum-appendix-a1-final.pdf
Review timeline: 04/22/2024 - 05/17/2024

Application Window

Open date: April 22, 2024

Most recent review date: Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Position: The Preuss School K-12 Teacher - Middle School Life Science.

The Preuss School at UC San Diego (http://preuss.ucsd.edu/) is a charter middle and high school dedicated to providing a rigorous college prep education for low-income scholars who will become the first in their families to graduate from college. As a department within UC San Diego Academic Affairs, The Preuss School also serves as a model school to study and develop the best practices in preparation of scholars of diverse and under represented backgrounds to access higher education.

Under the supervision of the Principal, The Preuss School teachers are focused on the attainment of the California Standards for the teaching profession:
a. Engaging/supporting all students in learning;
b. Creating/maintaining an effective environment;
c. Understanding/organizing subject matter;
d. Planning instruction;
e. Designing learning experiences;
f. Assessing student learning;
g. Developing as professional.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  • Required - Bachelor's degree in Science.
  • Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) – Single Subject Life Science, or the same teaching credential from states that are members of the NASDTEC Interstate Reciprocity Agreements and have signed a reciprocity agreement with California, or a letter confirming that CTC would be obtained by August 1, 2024.
  • English Learner (ELA/ELAS/CLAD/BCLAD equivalent), or California Teaching Credential – Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization, or equivalent from out-of-state.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Copy of Teaching Credential -

    Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) – Single Subject Life Science, or the same teaching credential from states that are members of the NASDTEC Interstate Reciprocity Agreements and have signed a reciprocity agreement with California, or a letter confirming that CTC would be obtained by August 1, 2024.
    English Learner (ELA/ELAS/CLAD/BCLAD equivalent), or California Teaching Credential – Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization, or equivalent from out-of-state.

    (30-day Emergency Substitute Teaching Credential does not qualify)

  • Copy of Degree/Transcripts - Please include a copy of your transcripts to determine level of education for salary column placement.

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please describe any teaching strategies you currently use or plan to use to foster a diverse and inclusive learning experience, and to enable all students to excel and fully participate in the learning process

  • Evidence of Teaching (Optional) - Optional: Please provide evidence of teaching, such as lesson plans, evaluations, and/or curriculum.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional - Please feel free to provide additional documents that may enhance qualifications.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03964

Help contact: mmccunney@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

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Job location

La Jolla, CA