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Teacher, Science Specialist 4th - 6th - 2026-27 SY - Pomeroy Elementary School - 010811

Milpitas Unified School District · Milpitas, CA · 6 days ago
Education$78k–$130k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

We deeply appreciate your interest in joining our district and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences that all candidates bring. Please note that due to current administrative and resource constraints, we are unable to offer employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. All applicants must be independently authorized to work in the United States.

About the role

MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCIENCE SPECIALIST - ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT: Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Principal

APPROVED: SALARY SCHEDULE: Certificated Teachers

BASIC FUNCTION

Provides a science educational program for all school site fourth through sixth graders which would fulfill the state framework and district states philosophy, goals and or objectives. Serves as a resource in the area of science to all school site primary teachers (K-3).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Establishes and maintains a science lab which promotes and enhances education, health and welfare of its students.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive, safe classroom environment.
  • Takes any and all measures necessary to safeguard classroom equipment and furniture.
  • Promotes and fosters the concepts of safety in handling science equipment.
  • Determines current students needs; develops and delivers a program that meets these needs for grades 4-6.
  • Teaches grades 4-6 students skills and attitudes necessary to be successful in "lab" experiences and to foster and enhance the students' enjoyment of science.
  • Affords assistance to the K-3 classroom teacher in delivering and maintaining those instructional programs as outlined by state, district and school curriculum guides through team teaching and planning and making appropriate lab materials available for use.
  • Fosters and enhances K-3 students' enjoyment of science.

Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with academic major or minor in the area of science or equivalent post-college classes in science.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
  • Plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
  • Speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.
  • Work with staff, parents and students.
  • Maintain professional competence through active participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth.

Working Conditions

  • ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • PHYSICAL ABILITIES: 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.

Credentials, Licenses, Registration

  • A valid California teaching credential with a supplemental credential in science; academic major or minor in the area of science or equivalent post-college classes in science is recommended.

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