POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE 07/08 SCHOOL YEAR:

Social Science--Grades 6-8

Special Education:  
Speech language Pathologist-SLP (LSH)
Full-time and part-time position available.  Clinical Rehabilitation Credential required.
 

May 5, 2008       Certificated Bulletin 08/09   08

CERTIFICATED APPLICATION

The Tracy Unified School District is currently accepting transfer requests and outside applications for the following positions for the 2008-2009 school year.  Although we have not finalized specific staffing needs at this time, we anticipate hiring within the following classifications:

Middle School Teaching Positions:
Science

High School Teaching Positions:
Science: Agriculture
English
Business
Art
Home Ec.
Science: Biology/Chemistry
Math
ELD
Note:  ELD position requires Single Subject English Credential with BCLAD

Special Education Positions:
SDC
Speech Language Pathologist-SLP (LSH)
Full-time & part-time position available.  Clinical Rehabilitation Credential required.

QUALIFICATIONS:   Must possess or be able to obtain the appropriate California Teaching Credential. Possession of a CLAD Certificate or employee agrees to earn a CLAD Certificate by the end of the teacher's first year in the District. 

CLOSING DATE:       Open Until Filled

SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS:        The Certificated Employees’ salary ranges are:

A minimum salary of $43,975 for teachers with BA plus 30 semester units and a valid California credential. Step increases are added each year until the 12^th year; then 14^th, 16^th, 18^th, 20^th & 22^nd years where salary tops out at $81,401.

Adjusted minimum salary of $42,004 for teachers with less than 30 semester units above a BA who qualify for a valid credential. Step increases are added each year until the 12^th year; then 15^th, 18^th, 21^st, 24^th and 27^th where salary tops out at $77,624.

Annual stipend of $1,623 is granted for Doctorate degree & Masters degree.  Alternative Ed., Bilingual, ESL, ELD, Special Education and Resource unit members are paid a $1,623 annual stipend, as well as Reading Spec. and Technology Support Advisors.  Speech Language Pathologist-SLP (LSH) receive additional stipend of $6,491, as well as the $1,623 Special Education stipend.

Employer contributes cap of $8,482 per teacher towards health plan, vision care, life insurance, dental and prescription service for employee and all eligible dependents. Employee pays balance according to his/her plan choice.

HOW TO APPLY:     CERTIFICATED APPLICATION

Interested current staff members should obtain a transfer request form from Roxanne Ocampo in the Human Resources Office (209-830-3260 x1306).  Outside candidates may also obtain an application through through (edjoin.org), or pick-up an application from our Human Resources Office lobby.  A complete application packet will consist of the application form, a resume, copy of credential, legible (front and back) copies of transcripts, and a placement file or three letters of recommendation.  Incomplete packets might not be reviewed.  The application packet should be delivered to:

TRACY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1875 W. LOWELL AVENUE
TRACY, CALIFORNIA  95376
ATTN:  ROXANNE OCAMPO/HUMAN RESOURCES

Tracy Unified School District Employer Paid Benefits Available to Dependents

Tracy Unified School District offers an attractive and competitive fringe benefits package.  The quality of the fringe benefits package is enhanced by its availability to all eligible dependents of district employees, an option becoming less common in the offerings from other districts.  Our package includes:

• Health Plan

• Co-Pay Prescription Card

• Vision Care

• Dental Care, including some orthodontia coverage

• Life Insurance

The District’s cap on benefits is not to exceed $8,482 per teacher.

Health benefits can be extended into retirement and until the age of 65.  Teachers opting for early retirement are provided health benefits at the district’s expense provided three requirements are met:  The teacher has completed 10 consecutive years of full-time service in the district immediately prior to retirement; is between the ages of 55 and 64 on the effective date of retirement; and has Class V (BA plus 60) status on the salary schedule.  Early retirement benefits include dependents, when applicable.

The District also offers employee-paid retirement benefits for those participating in the early retirement program or retiring between the ages of 65 and 69.  The option allows continued health benefits coverage for one year provided premium costs are paid by the employee each month.

For more information about Tracy Unified School District’s salary schedule and fringe benefits package, phone Roxanne Ocampo in the Human Resources Department at (209) 830-3260, ext. 1306.

Staff Development
In the
Tracy Unified School District

Staff Development:

Supporting Teachers for Student Success

The Staff Development Department provides support to various District programs including new teacher, tenured veteran, and site administrator support.

THE TRACY WAY is an induction program based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).  These standards are also the basis for the District evaluation.

Teachers new to the District have two induction program opportunities; one is the Tracy Teacher Induction Program (TTIP) and the other is TTIP with the addition of the 2042 Beginning Teacher Support & Assessment program (BTSA).

TTIP
The Tracy Unified School District (TUSD) believes that teachers are the ultimate key to student achievement and learning.  TUSD provides all teachers new to Tracy with support during their first year in the District through the Tracy Teacher Induction Program (TTIP).  The goals of TTIP are to provide teachers with the skills they need in both the science of teaching and the art of teaching to better meet the California Standards for the Teaching Profession.  In addition, TTIP provides training and support to teachers to ensure that they have a successful first year at Tracy Unified School District.  Ultimately, a successful first year for teachers results in a successful year for students.

BTSA
2042 Beginning Teacher Support & Assessment (BTSA) is a two-year Statewide research based program of induction, support, and skill building designed to meet the needs of beginning teachers in California and may lead to clearing your preliminary credential through the TUSD.  Beginning teachers who qualify will be enrolled in the program by Tracy USDs' Human Resources Department.  You will be notified by the Staff Development office of the opportunities for you to learn and earn up to four (4) University credits for each year of participation in this program.  For more information on the TUSD BTSA Program, please contact Tricia Hand, BTSA Coordinator at (209) 830-3232 ext. 1552.

PARTNER TEACHER
Veteran teachers are selected by site administration as Partner Teachers to provide support to beginning teachers.  This selection is made after the onset of the school year to take advantage of the personalities of the matches so that the relationship between the two parties will be collaborative and productive.  Partner Teachers are matched to pre-intern, intern, and new hires not enrolled in the BTSA program.  For more information on the TUSD Partner Teacher/Site Advocate Program, please contact Diane Traina, Partner Teacher/Site Advocate Coordinator at (209) 830-3232 ext. 1556.

PAR

The Tracy Unified School District operates a Peer Assistance and Review Program (PAR).  The program allows exemplary teachers to assist others in the areas of instructional skills, pupil progress, learning environment/classroom management, adherence to curricular/learning objectives, and/or related aspects of teaching.  Please contact Patty Furtado @ (209) 830-3260 ext. 1304 in the Human Resources department for more information.