Lucia Mar Unified
Math Teacher, Paulding Middle School and Nipomo High School 2025-2026
Lucia Mar Unified, Arroyo Grande, California, us, 93421
Overview
NOTICE OF VACANCY — MATH TEACHER, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL (grades 7-12). 184 days, 1.0 FTE. SALARY: Annual entry level salary placement from $60,544 to $100,773 for a full time position; Salary prorated based on start date, FTE, and on prior experience and semester units above Bachelor\'s degree. 2025-2026 school year. We are now accepting applications for the following certificated position(s) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. POSITION(S): Math Teacher - Probationary Positions Paulding Middle School Nipomo HIgh School Locations
Paulding Middle School Nipomo HIgh School Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Credential:
Valid California teaching credential with an authorization to teach Math in grades 7-12 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:
Knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies; instructional materials and methods; evaluation and assessment techniques and procedures (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. Additional:
Valid California Driver\'s License
PREFERRED:
Education:
Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited college or university in an education, personnel management, business management, or related area. Experience:
Five (5) or more years experience as a bus driver and/or transportation dispatcher; Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the supervision and administration of transportation services, including route planning and driving training; Practices and procedures related to classified employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. INSTRUCTIONAL:
1. Teaches math, including curriculum design, and incorporates critical learning procedures. 2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter as specified in state laws, regulations and District policies. 3. Develops clear and appropriate lesson plans and identifies instructional materials. 4. Selects, designs and organizes objectives, strategies and materials for teaching math, and incorporates research findings in the instructional program. 5. 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 6. Establishes and maintains standards of behavior in the classroom and throughout the school to achieve a positive and functional learning atmosphere for students 7. 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). 8. Uses data to improve the learning and instruction process. 9. Create and maintain an environment that fosters student creativity, critical thinking skills, academic achievement and the development of lifelong skills. 10. 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. Attend and participate in required in-service activities. 8. Meet deadlines; maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports as required; follow district promotion policy. 9. Follows District and Schools’ policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
PHYSICAL:
Employee in this position must have the ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time; see and read printed matter with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak English; stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds to waist height; move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary. MENTAL:
Able to concentrate on a single task for up to three hours; able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology, machinery, instructions, and task methods; able to meet deadlines; able to speak and write clearly. SOCIAL:
Interact daily with school staff; maintain consistent attendance; convey understanding and patience toward students, parents, staff and community; maintain confidentiality of student information. NOTE:
This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter:
This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The position shall report in accordance with California state regulations when child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect is observed, known or reasonably suspected. CANDIDATE SELECTION:
The candidate selected will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: social security card, proof of tuberculin risk assessment, pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances, and complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct. EEO / Equal Opportunity
The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person\u2019s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, 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 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, CA 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 CONTACT: Lucia Mar Unified School District Human Resources 02 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Phone: 805-474-3000
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NOTICE OF VACANCY — MATH TEACHER, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL (grades 7-12). 184 days, 1.0 FTE. SALARY: Annual entry level salary placement from $60,544 to $100,773 for a full time position; Salary prorated based on start date, FTE, and on prior experience and semester units above Bachelor\'s degree. 2025-2026 school year. We are now accepting applications for the following certificated position(s) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. POSITION(S): Math Teacher - Probationary Positions Paulding Middle School Nipomo HIgh School Locations
Paulding Middle School Nipomo HIgh School Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Credential:
Valid California teaching credential with an authorization to teach Math in grades 7-12 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:
Knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies; instructional materials and methods; evaluation and assessment techniques and procedures (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. Additional:
Valid California Driver\'s License
PREFERRED:
Education:
Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited college or university in an education, personnel management, business management, or related area. Experience:
Five (5) or more years experience as a bus driver and/or transportation dispatcher; Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the supervision and administration of transportation services, including route planning and driving training; Practices and procedures related to classified employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. INSTRUCTIONAL:
1. Teaches math, including curriculum design, and incorporates critical learning procedures. 2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter as specified in state laws, regulations and District policies. 3. Develops clear and appropriate lesson plans and identifies instructional materials. 4. Selects, designs and organizes objectives, strategies and materials for teaching math, and incorporates research findings in the instructional program. 5. 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 6. Establishes and maintains standards of behavior in the classroom and throughout the school to achieve a positive and functional learning atmosphere for students 7. 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). 8. Uses data to improve the learning and instruction process. 9. Create and maintain an environment that fosters student creativity, critical thinking skills, academic achievement and the development of lifelong skills. 10. 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. Attend and participate in required in-service activities. 8. Meet deadlines; maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports as required; follow district promotion policy. 9. Follows District and Schools’ policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
PHYSICAL:
Employee in this position must have the ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time; see and read printed matter with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak English; stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds to waist height; move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary. MENTAL:
Able to concentrate on a single task for up to three hours; able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology, machinery, instructions, and task methods; able to meet deadlines; able to speak and write clearly. SOCIAL:
Interact daily with school staff; maintain consistent attendance; convey understanding and patience toward students, parents, staff and community; maintain confidentiality of student information. NOTE:
This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter:
This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The position shall report in accordance with California state regulations when child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect is observed, known or reasonably suspected. CANDIDATE SELECTION:
The candidate selected will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: social security card, proof of tuberculin risk assessment, pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances, and complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct. EEO / Equal Opportunity
The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person\u2019s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, 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 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, CA 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 CONTACT: Lucia Mar Unified School District Human Resources 02 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Phone: 805-474-3000
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