Teacher Social Science / Site: Justin Garza High School at Central Unified School District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

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Date Posted 9/29/2025 Contact Alegdra Meza
274-4700 10131 Number of Openings 1 Salary Add'l Salary Info Plus Health and Welfare Benefits Length of Work Year 2025-26 School Year / Monday - Friday / 7.5 hrs per day / 185 Duty Days Employment Type Full Time EDJOIN HELP DESK - (888) 900-8945 Edjoin's Help Desk is available to assist you with any questions you may have about using Edjoin. Note - Telephone calls will be responded to first. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: Online Only About the Employer

Central Unified School District is always looking for dedicated individuals to help us reach the NEXT Level of excellence in the services provided to our students, families, and community. We have job openings in several positions for qualified candidates.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print    MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM TEACHER - SOCIAL STUDIES (Grades 7-8) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: As part of a secondary teaching assignment, teaches one or more classes of social studies to pupils in grades 7-8, and assists in other school programs as assigned. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Teaches courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Trustees and other appropriate learning activities. 2.Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. 3.Develops a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry. 4.Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds. 5.Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. 6.Makes material from current magazines, newspapers, television programs, etc. available to pupils; plans and guides discussions of current social, political, and economic problems against background of geographical environment and history of area being studied. 7.Develops an understanding of the contributions of minority racial, religious, and political groups to American culture, and the role of minorities in our present day world. 8.Develops knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards of the people in those nations. 9.Encourages pupils to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems. 10.Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. 11.Creates, with assistance of pupils, interest centers and displays with material to enhance learning. 12.Evaluates each pupil’s development in course being taught, and prepares progress reports. 13.Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Participates in the selection and requisitioning of books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records; may request resource speakers and field trips. 2.Communicates with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil’s progress. 3.Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems. 4.Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. 5.Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level. May teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans. 6.Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required. 7.Shares in the sponsorship of pupil activities such as student government or model United Nations, and participates in faculty committees. 8.May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other para-professionals. SUPERVISION EXERCISED OR RECEIVED: Under the immediate direction of the site administrator. Requirements / Qualifications

LICENSES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS: California Teaching Credential Single Subject Credential: Social Science w/CLAD Resume Three(3) Letters of Recommendation dated within 18 months of application Copy of Transcript (Pre & Post BA) <

APPLICATIONS All certificated applications must be submitted using APPLICANT TRACKING CURRENT CENTRAL UNIFIED EMPLOYEES must attach required documents for EACH position/site desired. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS must be uploaded to the online application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. OUT OF STATE applicants are welcome to apply. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Copy of Transcript (Post BA/BS)Credential Copy (California Teaching Credential Single Subject Social Science w/CLAD)Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) dated within 18 months of application)Resume Requirements / Qualifications

LICENSES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS: California Teaching Credential Single Subject Credential: Social Science w/CLAD Resume Three(3) Letters of Recommendation dated within 18 months of application Copy of Transcript (Pre & Post BA) <

APPLICATIONS All certificated applications must be submitted using APPLICANT TRACKING CURRENT CENTRAL UNIFIED EMPLOYEES must attach required documents for EACH position/site desired. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS must be uploaded to the online application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. OUT OF STATE applicants are welcome to apply. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Copy of Transcript (Post BA/BS)Credential Copy (California Teaching Credential Single Subject Social Science w/CLAD)Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) dated within 18 months of application)Resume Comments and Other Information PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted using APPLICANT TRACKING. We do not accept: walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail ALL required documents must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply for more than one job, an application is required for EACH position. Incomplete applications will not be processed; there are no exceptions. Equal Opportunity Employer The Central Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. Employees of this County are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII, and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and the ADA Act of 1990. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. Upon the job applicant providing notice to Central Unified School District, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he/she may participate in the hiring process. Any offer is contingent upon fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above entitled position, current medical verification that incumbent is free of active tuberculosis and/or physical examination clearance. Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer. If you have any questions, please contact the HR DEPARTMENT (559) 274-4700. Comments and Other Information
PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted using APPLICANT TRACKING. We do not accept: walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail ALL required documents must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply for more than one job, an application is required for EACH position. Incomplete applications will not be processed; there are no exceptions. Equal Opportunity Employer The Central Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. Employees of this County are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII, and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and the ADA Act of 1990. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. Upon the job applicant providing notice to Central Unified School District, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he/she may participate in the hiring process. Any offer is contingent upon fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above entitled position, current medical verification that incumbent is free of active tuberculosis and/or physical examination clearance. Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer. If you have any questions, please contact the HR DEPARTMENT (559) 274-4700. Links Related To This Job Rules Of Conduct for Professional Educators SUBSCRIBE TO UPDATES (ALL Jobs) CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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