3rd Grade Elementary Teacher - Aromas School / 2026-27 School Year

The Aromas-San Juan Unified School District (ASJUSD) is located in northern San Benito County, serving the communities of San Juan Bautista and Aromas. We are just 30 minutes north of Monterey, south of Santa Cruz, and within reach of the greater San Jose area-offering a unique blend of small-community connection and regional opportunity. ASJUSD is the only unified TK-12 school district in San Benito County, providing a coherent, innovative learning experience across academic and enrichment programs. Our TK-8 schools are multi-age learning communities that honor child development, foster collaboration, and support strong academic and social outcomes for students. As a small and agile district, we are inclusive, responsive, and deeply committed to continuous improvement. Students are active partners in their learning, developing voice, agency, and the skills needed to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve real-world problems. We work in close partnership with families and the community to celebrate our diverse cultures and languages. Through multilingual learning, service learning, and experiential education, students build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while learning to contribute meaningfully to their world. We invite innovative educators to join us as we strive for excellence, transparency, and measurable student success on our journey toward becoming a District of Distinction.Description of Basic Responsibilities: To plan, prepare, and instructs students in accordance with California State Curriculum Standards. Supervisor: Principal or designee. Essential Duties:Provides instruction to students using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate standards based curriculum materials guidelines in teaching individual course content.Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.Develops standard based lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids.Demonstrates concepts using appropriate technology and/or teacher prepared instructional aids. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.Design learning activities that will relate curriculum to the real world situations.Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior, based upon the school discipline program, needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.Assesses each student's progress in curriculum knowledge and skills.Selects and requisition books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.Communicates with parents/guardians to discuss the individual students' progress.Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.Participate in student studies teams, 504, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to maximize each student's potential.Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the assigned workday.Participates in professional learning community (PLC) for curriculum and other developmental programs.Participates in the analysis of data through a PLC to improve student achievement.Administers benchmark assessments to provide teacher feedback on student achievement in a timely manner.Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and in self-selected professional growth activities.Participates in staff committees and sponsorship of student activities.Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal.Guides the learning process toward the achievement of standard based curriculum goals and establishes clear standard based objectives for all lessons, units, and to communicate these objectives to students.Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and standard based instructional goals and objectives.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing behavior and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively provide input on their job performance.Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with board policy on evaluation and the Aromas-San Juan Teachers Association collective bargaining agreement. Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with disability to perform their essential functions of the job. Qualifications:* Must possess a valid California teaching credential appropriate to assignment.* Must possess a valid California driver's license.Valid CA Multiple Subject Credential with EL Authorization and/or BCLAD for bilingual. Intern Candidates are encouraged to apply! PK - 3rd Grade credential or ECE Units preferred.Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.Valid CA Multiple Subject Credential with EL Authorization and/or BCLAD for bilingual. Intern Candidates are encouraged to apply! PK - 3rd Grade credential or ECE Units preferred.Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.Credential Copy (Valid California Single Subject Applicable Science Credential)Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters dated within the last 2 years. Letters submitted without dates, will be considered incomplete.)ResumeComments and Other InformationAromas School is located in Aromas, California in beautiful San Benito County. This is a short commute from Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Watsonville, Monterey and Gilroy. Aromas/San Juan Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, or military or veteran status pursuant to the California Code. The Human Resources Department of the Aromas/San Juan Unified School District will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (813) 623-4500.