DANCE SECONDARY TEACHER Eligibility Pool

Job Description / Essential Elements

Under the direction of a site principal, principal's designee or other appropriate administrator, plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program.

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom; support and assist in maintaining district discipline policy and the site discipline plan.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, emotional, social and learning problems.
• Participate in curricular and extra-curricular school programs, assessment and development activities, student supervision and control, and staff, parent, department and District meetings.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding goals and objectives of the instructional program, student progress observed, needs or problems and special accomplishments.
• Develop and communicate curricular and instructional plans and objectives to students and parents including course descriptions, performance expectations and other pertinent information to allow parental monitoring; review with the Principal as necessary.
• Assess student progress; communicate student progress to parents at each grading period and in case of unsatisfactory work or other instructional issues.
• Represent the District and assigned school or program to local and State groups as assigned maintaining a positive and professional image; interact with outside agencies as necessary.
• Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP utilizing support services as appropriate; participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain records regarding students including special education students in accordance with site and District policy; prepare reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed.
• Develop lesson plans in accordance with site and District policy and practice and specific plans for substitutes as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction.
• Classroom procedures which promote appropriate student conduct and motivation for student learning.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• First aid and CPR.
• Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children.

Ability

• To adapt plans to meet different needs, learn and create an instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• To establish effective rapport with pupils.
• To motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil's ability.
• To monitor children in classrooms.
• To display the use of good judgment in making decisions.
• To maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members.
• To communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• To maintain acceptable standards of physical health, energy and emotional adjustment to the job environment.
• To maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
• To hear and speak to exchange information and make presentations.
• To have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• To see to read a variety of materials.

Education And Experience

• Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree, including courses needed to meet credential requirements and student teaching classroom experience.
• A valid California Teaching Credential.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Single Subject in Dance or Single Subject in PE or supplemental authorization in PE issued prior to 1/1/2022.
• Please complete our on-line application in full. Please scan required document(s).
• For your Credential Copy attachment, please be sure to attach the copy of the CTC page which states your credential expiration date as well as the specific subject matter for the credential (NOT the Certificate of Clearance).
• If you are part of a program that offers intern credentials and your institution has an intern agreement with EGUSD, please attach an Intern Eligibility Letter from your university demonstrating your intern eligible status by 8/1/26.
• If you expect to complete and be recommended for your credential by 8/1/26, please attach an official program status letter from your university showing expected completion date.
• If you are an out of state credentialed applicant, please attach appropriate out of state credential.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Elk Grove Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.