2nd Grade Teacher - Cooper Elementary - 2026-2027 School Year

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER:

Title: Teacher Reports To: School Site Principal or Designee

Department: Academic Achievement & Accountability (AAA) Work Year: 183 Days per year

Classification: Certificated Salary: See Certificated Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the School Site Principal, the teacher provides an educational program for pupils and assists in other school programs as assigned.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates respect and concern for students, parents, other staff members and administrative colleagues. Open-mindedness, fairness, consistency, sense of humor and emotional stability are all important qualities. Must have the ability to make decisions and perform on the job according to district standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music and citizenship to pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriated learning activities. May teach a foreign language. E1
• Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction. E
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning

atmosphere in the classroom. E

• Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual pupil’s progress. E
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and

helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.

• Creates with assistance from pupils a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards and interest centers. E
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required. E

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies, and maintains required inventory records.
• Insures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.