Preuss Teachers Pool - Physical Education

Position overview Position title: Physical Education Teacher Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $54,166-$109,666. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for K-12 Teachers based on education and credentialed years of experience, Step A1- E17 https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/docs/ix_sl26b_preuss_2020-2024_appendix-a1_ucsd-preuss-memorandum-appendix-a1-final.pdf Review timeline: 02/28/2026 Application Window Open date: February 23, 2026 Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Wednesday, Jan 27, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Preuss School UC San Diego is seeking qualified Physical Education teachers to join our applicant pool for anticipated openings in the 2026/2027 school year. The Preuss School at UC San Diego (http://preuss.ucsd.edu/) is a charter middle and high school dedicated to providing a rigorous college prep education for low-income scholars who will become the first in their families to graduate from college. As a department within UC San Diego Academic Affairs, The Preuss School also serves as a model school to study and develop the best practices in preparation of scholars of diverse and under represented backgrounds to access higher education. Under the supervision of the Principal, The Preuss School Physical Education teachers will provide instruction, encourage student progress, and manage the learning environment. Teach content and skills in subject matter, utilizing courses of study adopted by the California State Curriculum Standards as guidelines. Adapt subject material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students. Establish and maintain an environment conducive to positive teacher/student relations, e.g. on the field, off-site sessions, locker room supervision. Promote an environment which respects and values students' ideas and ways of thinking. Establish, maintain and support standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with the current discipline for an orderly, productive learning environment. Use a variety of assessments to monitor and evaluate the learning progress of each student and to make instructional decisions. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Bachelor's Degree: English Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) - Single Subject Physical Education, or the same teaching credential from states that are members of the NASDTEC Interstate Reciprocity Agreements and have signed a reciprocity agreement with California English Learner (ELA/ELAS/CLAD/BCLAD equivalent), or California Teaching Credential - Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization, or equivalent from out-of-state. Minimum of one year teaching as a credential Physical Education teacher. Minimum of one year experience in teaching underserved students. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Copy of Teaching Credential - Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) - Single Subject Physical Education, or the same teaching credential from states that are members of the NASDTEC Interstate Reciprocity Agreements and have signed a reciprocity agreement with California, English Learner (ELA/ELAS/CLAD/BCLAD equivalent), or California Teaching Credential - Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization, or equivalent from out-of-state. (30-day Emergency Substitute Teaching Credential does not qualify) Copy of Degree and Transcripts Evidence of Teaching - Please provide evidence of teaching, such as lesson plans, evaluations, and/or curriculum. Misc./Additional (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04437 Help contact: thn062@ucsd.edu About UC San Diego The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at:https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810 Click for more information on Senate Bill-791 * "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. * UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH] * UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination] Job location San Diego, CA