Position: Teacher - SS - ELA

Location: Lemon Grove Academy Middle

 

School Year: 2026-2027

 

Under the direction of the site Principal, teach one or more classes of intermediate subjects to pupils in grades 6-8; assist in other school programs as assigned as part of an intermediate teaching assignment.

 

Representative Duties: 

• Teaches courses in social science, language study, health, mathematics or natural science to intermediate pupils in a classroom implementing the District adopted curriculum, goals and objectives and instructing pupils in other areas as specified by the Governing Board. 
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the District. 
• Provides individualized and small group instruction through planned instructional materials and activities which serve to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. 
• Outlines units of study and develops lesson plans as requested to best utilize the allotted time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. 
• Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences when needed to discuss individual pupil’s progress. 
• Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems. 
• Provides and maintains functional and creative environment for learning through use of facilities, materials and equipment. 
• Performs pupil attendance reporting as required. 
• Assists in carrying out a program of information and communication as a means of interpreting to school program to the community. 
• Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities. 
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records. 
• Assists with distribution, completion and collection of District forms, questionnaires and bulletins regarding pupils enrolled in the class. 
• Ensures 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 tests in accordance with District testing program. 
• Participates in curriculum programs and staff meetings within the school of assignment and/or on a District level. 
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committee work. 
• May plan and coordinate the work of classroom assistants, volunteers or other paraprofessionals. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s Degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirements. Prior experience teaching grades 6-8 is desirable. 

 

Valid California Teaching Credential with appropriate authorizations. A single subject or supplemental English Credential is required. 

 

Environment: 

Classroom environment 

 

Physical Demands: 

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information. 
• Seeing to read a variety of materials. 
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students. 
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.