Here at Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), our administrators, educators, support staff, and athletic coaches are part of an award -winning team. Not only does the CVUSD boast of thriving performing arts and athletic programs, nationally recognized marching bands, and engaging parent-school partnerships, but we are home to campuses that have been honored as California Distinguished Schools, Golden Bell recipients, California Pivotal Practices awardees, National Blue Ribbon beneficiaries, Model-Continuation School, state recognized PBIS schools, and California Schools to Watch honorees. As a member of the CVUSD, you will have the privilege of supporting high achieving future leaders whose success in the classroom has earned the District recognition from state educational leaders as being a trailblazer in operating Professional Learning Communities.
We are looking for talented and committed leaders to be part of our award-winning team at Chino Valley Unified School District!

SECONDARY CLASSROOM TEACHER - SCIENCE

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics to secondary pupils through appropriate learning activities. May conduct developmental or pilot science programs officially approved by the District.

-Plans a balanced science instructional program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities and procedures for optimum learning.

-Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids.

-Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.

-Instructs pupils in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.

-Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.

-Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to promote a productive learning environment during regular class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips.

-Develops (with assistance of pupils if desired) interest centers, models, and displays including books and similar materials to motivate learning of science.

-Evaluates each pupil's growth to knowledge, skills, and scientific attitudes in course being taught and prepares progress reports.

-Assists pupils in selection and development of individual research projects.

-Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community, and in sponsoring science fairs, clubs, and contests.

-Develops weekly lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional philosophy and curriculum of the District.

-Provides students with the opportunity to partake in daily patriotic observance. Education Code 52720.

-Monitors classroom environment to ensure clean and safe conditions exist, notifying principal of any unclean or unsafe classroom conditions.

-Monitors classroom activities making students responsible for putting materials, supplies, tools, etc., safely and neatly away at the end of the class session.

Requirements / Qualifications

- Valid California Single Subject credential:
Science: Biological Sciences
OR Life Science
OR Science: Chemistry
OR Science: Physics
OR Physical Science
AND - English Learner Authorization

Attached credential copy must include DETAILED credential information including the document number, authorization code, authorization description, issue date and expiration date. Such copies can be obtained using the link provided to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website through the "Secured Search" option.
"SUITABLE FOR FRAMING" VERSIONS AND EXPIRED COPIES OF YOUR CREDENTIAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

• Copy of Transcript (ALL Undergraduate AND Graduate coursework)
• Credential Copy (DETAILED - NON EXPIRED copy from CTC website as described OR an Intern Eligible letter from your University OR a credential status letter from your University with an anticipated date of completion OR proof of credential application. PLEASE NOTE: Credential must post by July 1, 2024)
• English Learner Authorization (If your EL is embedded, upload your detailed credential to satisfy this requirement.)
• Letter of Introduction (Letter of Introduction)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) letters - must be signed and dated within the last 24 months. Only electronic or wet signatures will be accepted.)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

IN-HOUSE APPLICANTS: Please complete a transfer request during the advertising of this vacancy. Forms are available on the District website and in the Human Resources office, which can be emailed or delivered to Dana Molina, Credential Technician.
OUTSIDE APPLICANTS: Please apply on www.edjoin.org. Please scan and attach all required documents to your EDJOIN application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We do not accept documents by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery.
If you experience technical difficulties, please call the EdJoin Help Desk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1-888-900-8945.
The Chino Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (CVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Lea Fellows
Associate Superintendent, Human Resources
Title II Coordinator (Employees)
Chino Valley USD
5130 Riverside Drive, Chino, CA 91710
(909) 628-1202, Ext. 1111
lea_fellows@chino.k12.ca.us
Antonia Hunt, Ed. D.
Coordinator, Equity, Diversity, & Support Systems
Title IX Coordinator
District Coordinator for Nondiscrimination
Equity Compliance Officer
Chino Valley USD
5130 Riverside Drive, Chino, CA 91710
(909) 628-1202, Ext. 6781
antonia_hunt@chino.k12.ca.us
Al Bennett
Coordinator, Child Welfare and Attendance
District Section 504 Coordinator
Title II Coordinator (Students)
Chino Valley USD
5130 Riverside Drive, Chino, CA 91710
(909) 628-1202, Ext. 6745
al_bennett@chino.k12.ca.us
Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit www.chino.k12.ca.us/page/45440.