Parlier Unified School District
Resource Specialist Teacher- Parlier Jr. High
Parlier Unified School District, Parlier, California, United States, 93648
About the Employer
We are delighted you are interested in joining our team at Parlier Unified School District! We are located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley and neighbor the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Our District serves an area that spans 20 square miles of Fresno County and encompasses a population base of more than 16,500. Our family consists of four elementary schools, one junior high school, one comprehensive high school, one continuation school and one adult school. District enrollment is slightly under 3,500 students. We have a student-centered focus and believe everyone benefits from support and can contribute to an environment where learning, teaching and leading thrive. To this end, an everyday effort is required and expected. By focusing on the areas of Accomplished Students, Supportive Environment and Empowered Community, we maximize the use of available resources to meet the needs of students, staff and community.
Job Summary
2025-2026 School Year Parlier Jr. High
Job Description / Essential Elements:
l. Special Secondary, Single Subject, Standard Secondary or General Secondary Credential
2. At least two or three years successful classroom teaching experience preferred.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may fnd appropriate and acceptable.
DEFINITION:
To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship. To develop appreciation of good literature of all types and to motivate pupils to read
widely for information and recreation. To develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media and to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of English.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Adapts English materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.
4. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of pupils and maintains required inventory records.
5. Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.
6. Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.
7. Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
8. Evaluates each pupil's progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
10. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
11. Communicates with parents and school counselor on pupil progress.
12. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
13. Works with pupils and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing material for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTA program, or coordinating entries in essay contests.
14. Administers or monitors group tests.
15. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
16. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
17. Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
18. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
19. Performs other assigned duties as deemed necessary to fulfill the role of English teacher by the principal.
PERFORMANCE ABILITIES:
1. Ability to work with and understand students of secondary school age.
2. Ability to obtain and maintain good rapport with students, faculty and parents.
3. Maintain high standards of physical and mental health.
SALARY SCHEDULE:
Certificated Salary Schedule - placement based on education and experience.
Requirements / Qualifications
Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Minimum ) Resume
Comments and Other Information
PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • Applications must be submitted using Edjoin • We do not accept: walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail • ALL required documents must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application. • It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. • Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. • Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. • If you apply for more than one job, an application is required for EACH job. • Incomplete applications will not be processed; there are no exceptions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Parlier Unified School District does not allow discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristics that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, as well as marital, parental status and pregnancy, in all district programs, activities and employment. Any complaint regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and Title IX can be filed with the Assistant Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources, 900 Newmark Ave., Parlier, CA 93648, (559) 646-2731.
We are delighted you are interested in joining our team at Parlier Unified School District! We are located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley and neighbor the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Our District serves an area that spans 20 square miles of Fresno County and encompasses a population base of more than 16,500. Our family consists of four elementary schools, one junior high school, one comprehensive high school, one continuation school and one adult school. District enrollment is slightly under 3,500 students. We have a student-centered focus and believe everyone benefits from support and can contribute to an environment where learning, teaching and leading thrive. To this end, an everyday effort is required and expected. By focusing on the areas of Accomplished Students, Supportive Environment and Empowered Community, we maximize the use of available resources to meet the needs of students, staff and community.
Job Summary
2025-2026 School Year Parlier Jr. High
Job Description / Essential Elements:
l. Special Secondary, Single Subject, Standard Secondary or General Secondary Credential
2. At least two or three years successful classroom teaching experience preferred.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may fnd appropriate and acceptable.
DEFINITION:
To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship. To develop appreciation of good literature of all types and to motivate pupils to read
widely for information and recreation. To develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media and to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of English.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Adapts English materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.
4. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of pupils and maintains required inventory records.
5. Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.
6. Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.
7. Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
8. Evaluates each pupil's progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
10. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
11. Communicates with parents and school counselor on pupil progress.
12. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
13. Works with pupils and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing material for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTA program, or coordinating entries in essay contests.
14. Administers or monitors group tests.
15. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
16. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
17. Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
18. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
19. Performs other assigned duties as deemed necessary to fulfill the role of English teacher by the principal.
PERFORMANCE ABILITIES:
1. Ability to work with and understand students of secondary school age.
2. Ability to obtain and maintain good rapport with students, faculty and parents.
3. Maintain high standards of physical and mental health.
SALARY SCHEDULE:
Certificated Salary Schedule - placement based on education and experience.
Requirements / Qualifications
Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Minimum ) Resume
Comments and Other Information
PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • Applications must be submitted using Edjoin • We do not accept: walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail • ALL required documents must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application. • It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. • Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. • Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. • If you apply for more than one job, an application is required for EACH job. • Incomplete applications will not be processed; there are no exceptions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Parlier Unified School District does not allow discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristics that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, as well as marital, parental status and pregnancy, in all district programs, activities and employment. Any complaint regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and Title IX can be filed with the Assistant Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources, 900 Newmark Ave., Parlier, CA 93648, (559) 646-2731.