The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of In-School Resource Teacher assigned to McKinley Elementary. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for educators who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
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Working Location: McKinley Elementary School - 3045 Felton St, San Diego, CA 92104.
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Experience in the following is preferred, but not required:
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Prior experience in an elementary classroom setting.
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Managing a classroom, building strong relationships with students and families, and bringing genuine enthusiasm for hands-on science and engineering to the role.
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IB or other inquiry-based frameworks.
Please note, this is a temporarily funded position for the 2026-2027 School Year. While current probationary and permanent employees will be excessed when funding ends, employment for the following year is not guaranteed for temporary employees.
Examples of Duties:
The 0.4 FTE In-School Resource Teacher assigned to support McKinley Elementary will plan and deliver hands-on science and engineering lessons for students in grades 2–5, with the possible inclusion of grade 1, as part of the site's International Baccalaureate enrichment rotation, using the Smart Labs STEAM model. The position is scheduled two days per week.
A typical day will include teaching multiple back-to-back class periods as students rotate through the enrichment classes, guiding small groups and whole classes through inquiry-based science and engineering activities, setting up and managing lab materials and equipment between sessions, and collaborating with the IB coordinator and classroom teachers to align lessons with IB units of inquiry. The teacher will also monitor student engagement and safety during hands-on tasks, and maintain the lab space and supplies in between rotations.
The incumbent will be expected to:
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Work with the IB coordinator and grade 1–5 classroom teachers to align STEAM lessons with IB units of inquiry; coordinates with the IB coordinator on rotation scheduling and program alignment; may consult with the site principal on scheduling and resource needs; occasionally collaborates with other resource/enrichment teachers (art, music, PE, etc.) who share the same rotation block.
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Deliver science/engineering lessons as students rotate through; set up and break down lab stations and materials between classes; supervise students during hands-on and lab-safety-sensitive activities; manage classroom behavior and engagement within short rotation blocks; communicate any student concerns to classroom teachers.
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Plan and prep lessons/materials for the following week's rotations; inventory and restock lab supplies; communicate with classroom teachers and the IB coordinator about upcoming units so STEAM lessons reinforce IB content.
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Map STEAM lessons to the year's IB units of inquiry in partnership with the IB coordinator and grade-level teams; participate in Smart Labs professional development; help maintain/update the lab's equipment and supply inventory over the year; may contribute to showcasing student work (science fair, IB exhibition, open house).
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Complete regular check-ins with the IB coordinator and classroom teachers to coordinate content and share student progress; responsiveness to site administration on scheduling; may be expected to send brief updates or newsletters to families about STEAM activities; standard use of school communication tools (email, site messaging/LMS) during contracted days.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Qualified applicants must have a passion for STEAM education and the ability to connect with elementary-age students.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential by the closing date of the application deadline.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Application Process
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.
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Online employment application
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A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
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Paper applications are not accepted.
- Answer all application questions
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The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
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Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Assembly Bill 2534). As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.
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Contact information for three professional references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. We will contact your professional references during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
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Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
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Credential
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Valid California Teaching Credential is required.
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A copy of your valid California Credential, or equivalent out-of-state credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application.
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Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at this LINK. For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.
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Additional documents (optional)
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Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
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Resume
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Letters of Recommendation
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Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application.
Examination Process
Click here for a view of the entire screening process.
The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you have questions about your application, please email [email protected].
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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, [email protected] / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, [email protected] / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, [email protected]
