NOTICE OF VACANCY
Human Resources
602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000, ext. 1194
March 5, 2025
CERTIFICATED NOTICE OF VACANCIES
HEALTH SCIENCE
NIPOMO HIGH SCHOOL
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
We are now accepting applications for the following certificated position(s) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
POSITION(S): Health Science / Social Science Teacher -Nipomo High School
Probationary Position
REQUIREMENTS:
WORK DAYS: 184 days, 1.0 FTE
SALARY: Annual entry level salary placement from $59,357 to $98,797 for a full time position; Salary based prorated based on start date, FTE, and on prior experience and semester units above Bachelor’s degree.
2023-2024 Certificated Salary Schedule
HEALTH BENEFITS: 2024-2025 Certificated Health Benefits Plans and Rates (2025-2026 Plans and Rates available May 2025)
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or
perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy,
or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical
condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone: 805-474-3000 ext. 1190 Email:
jennifer.handy@lmusd.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATED
HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION
602 F Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 805-474-3000
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REVISED DATE: April 12, 2022
TITLE: HEALTH SCIENCE TEACHER, GRADES 9-12
SALARY RANGE: Placement on the District Certificated Salary Schedule is based upon years of full-time credentialed teaching experience and units of college coursework beyond a Bachelor's Degree.
SCHEDULE: 184 work days according to the District Instructional Calendar
EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt - Teaching Professional Employee Exemption – FLSA
DESCRIPTION:
The Health Science Teacher plans, and administers the science instructional program and classroom operation in compliance with guidelines and regulations determined by the administration, Board of Education, state and federal agencies. The teacher will create an environment that encourages learning, motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to establish and continue a firm foundation to perpetuate the learning experience through the post secondary education and/or career opportunities. The Health Science Teacher will utilize all the resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, staff members and administrators to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. The position of Health Science Teacher shall include active participation in the school's operation to support a positive learning environment.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Credential: Valid California teaching credential with an authorization to teach Health Science in grades 9-12 in a departmentalized setting.
CLAD/BCLAD/EL Authorization (Emergency permits are not accepted).
• Education: A Bachelor's Degree, including all courses and/or exams needed to meet credentialing and subject matter competency.
• Experience: As mandated by the state, and accepted by the school district.
• Personal Qualities: Resourceful, innovative, helpful, diligent, persistent, and a willingness to work with colleagues and students.
PREFERRED:
• Additional: Valid California Driver’s License
• Experience: Prior teaching experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. INSTRUCTIONAL:
Teaches health science and incorporates critical learning procedures in both a classroom and laboratory setting.
Assist students' understanding of health science and the development of key analytical skills in a supportive environment that encourages student inquiry and engagement; and provide students with an environment that is supportive with sensitive subject matter.
Develops students’ understanding of literature research in health science concepts.
Organize storage areas and control the use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize the time required for distribution and collection.
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter as specified in state laws, regulations and District policies.
Develops clear and appropriate lesson plans and identifies instructional materials.
Provides individualized and small group instruction (as necessary) to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. The teacher will have the ability to teach at various levels of instruction, including advanced placement courses. Determines the appropriate pace for instruction related to students' abilities and explains material and subject content to students and parents. Differentiates instruction for students based upon need and works with students and other teachers in inclusive settings
Establishes and maintains standards of behavior in the classroom and throughout the school to achieve a positive and functional learning atmosphere for students
Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares student progress reports, and provides accurate and constructive feedback to students and parents. (as necessary).
Uses data to improve the learning and instruction process.
Create and maintain an environment that fosters student creativity, critical thinking skills, academic achievement and the development of lifelong skills.
Show competence and confidence in working with new technology and various application packages.
B. STUDENT MANAGEMENT:
1. Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive mentoring and working relationships with students
and colleagues.
2. Create a classroom environment reflective of the 21st century skills and the various student individual needs.
3. Be a role-model for students regarding life-long learning and professional behavior.
4. Establish and implement a classroom discipline policy to articulate and maintain standards of expected pupil
behavior and achieve an effective learning environment in the classroom; maintain a classroom atmosphere
conductive to learning.
5. Provide students with additional instruction as required if they need support in academic skill development.
C. PROFESSIONAL:
1. Maintain positive staff relations; Works closely with the site principal to collaboratively lead the school through
shared decision-making processes.
2. Cooperates with other professional staff members to identify student needs and develop assessments to solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
3. Participates in faculty committees, meetings and other faculty sponsored programs supporting the educational program.
4. Demonstrates regular and timely attendance.
5. Networking and collegiality, mutual support, and deep individual and collective reflection and expected amongst staff.
6. Promotes a positive image of public education; willingly engages with community and business partners to be incorporated as a resource in curriculum development and student projects.
7. Staff will make a contribution to the learning experience of students in a variety of ways; handle multiple roles and adjunct duties to make the school work for the students.
8. Attend and participate in required in-service activities.
9. Meet deadlines; maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports as required; follow district promotion
policy.
10. Follows District and Schools’ policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
PHYSICAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:
1. Stand and sit for extended periods of time.
2. See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.
3. Hear and understand speech at normal levels.
4. Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.
5. Stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds to waist height.
6. Is able to move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary.
MENTAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:
1. Able to concentrate on a single task for up to three (3) hours at a time.
2. Able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology, machinery, instructions, and task methods.
3. Able to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.
4. Is able to speak and write in a clear, concise manner.
SOCIAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:
Interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.
Because of the time urgent nature of duties, and because the work product of the position is interdependent with that of other staff, consistent attendance is required.
Convey an understanding, patient attitude toward other students, parents, staff and members of the community.
Maintain the privacy of confidential information including student grades, progress, etc.
NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter: This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The position shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe, have actual knowledge, or reasonably suspect child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.
CANDIDATE SELECTION: The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: 1) a social security card; 2) proof of tuberculin risk assessment prior to the first day of hire; 3) pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances; and 4) complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct.
The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or
perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy,
or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical
condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone: 805-474-3000 ext. 1190 Email:
jennifer.handy@lmusd.org
ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER