Elementary Teacher, Applicant Pool 51-26-27

Elementary Teacher, Applicant Pool 51-26-27 at Tustin Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

6/1/2026

Contact

Miriam Ibarra

Number of Openings

Not Specified

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add''l Salary Info

Placement on teacher salary schedule based on experience (up to 12 years experience credit), plus Master''s Degree stipend.

Length of Work Year

2026/2027 (185 days per year)

Employment Type

Full Time

Benefits

Benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick leave, and retirement program.

Current TUSD Employees

To apply for this position, you must submit the following: Submit a transfer card to Melissa Villarreal, Personnel Services

About the Employer

The mission of the Tustin Unified School District, a learning community rich in heritage and committed to a tradition of excellence, is to ensure that each student optimizes individual achievement through an educational system characterized by challenging and exciting curricula and inspiring personalized instruction, in partnership with our dynamic and involved communities.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, serves as an elementary school teacher and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student''s ability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

~Provides learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum.

~Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual Instruction of students with wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturity.

~Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.

~Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities.

~Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records.

~Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/District policies, goals and objectives.

~Communicates with parents through a variety of means.

~Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual student''s progress and interpret the school program.

~Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.

~Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards, interest centers, etc.

~Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the District and/or professional growth activities and university courses.

~Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which s/he will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines.

~Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records.

~Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities

~Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CREDENTIAL

Valid California Credential or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor''s degree including all courses to meet credential requirements.

EXPERIENCE

Student teaching, Internship, or full-time teaching experience.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Appearance, grooming and personality which establish a desirable example for students. Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health. Above-average recommendations from student teaching supervisors and other professionals who have observed the characteristics, scholastic attainment and classroom performance of the teacher.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements / Qualifications

To apply for this position, you must complete an Edjoin online application and upload the following documents: • A current resume • Three letters of recommendation (student teaching evaluations not acceptable) • A copy of your valid CA Multiple Subject teaching credential, with an English Learner Authorization. • A copy of CBEST results (Applicants who are credentialed out-of-state are eligible to apply with or without the CBEST) •Copies of all college transcripts (Unofficial copies are acceptable for application purposes, however, original transcripts will be required if hired.)

• All attachments must be submitted onto your Edjoin online application. Do not send paper documents or emailed documents. If you are in need of assistance, please call the EdJoin Help Desk at 888-900-8945*

Requirements / Qualifications

To apply for this position, you must complete an Edjoin online application and upload the following documents: • A current resume • Three letters of recommendation (student teaching evaluations not acceptable) • A copy of your valid CA Multiple Subject teaching credential, with an English Learner Authorization. • A copy of CBEST results (Applicants who are credentialed out-of-state are eligible to apply with or without the CBEST) •Copies of all college transcripts (Unofficial copies are acceptable for application purposes, however, original transcripts will be required if hired.)

• All attachments must be submitted onto your Edjoin online application. Do not send paper documents or emailed documents. If you are in need of assistance, please call the EdJoin Help Desk at 888-900-8945*

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• Tustin Unified School District
• Tustin Unified Teacher Salary Schedule
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