"Preuss Teachers Pool - English Language Development (ELD)"

Position overview

Position title: Literacy Specialist Teacher

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $67,275 - $138,945. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for K-12 Teachers based on education and credentialed years of experience, Step A1- E17

Review timeline: 03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026

Application Window
Open date: March 16, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Apr 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Mar 15, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Preuss School UC San Diego is seeking qualified English Language Development (ELD) teachers to join our applicant pool for anticipated openings in the 2026/2027 school year.

The Preuss School at UC San Diego is a charter middle and high school dedicated to providing a rigorous college prep education for low-income scholars who will become the first in their families to graduate from college. As a department within UC San Diego Academic Affairs, The Preuss School also serves as a model school to study and develop the best practices in preparation of scholars of diverse and under represented backgrounds to access higher education.

Under the supervision of the Principal, The Preuss School the English Language Development (ELD) teacher will develop and maintain a positive, achievement-oriented, and collaborative of high expectations that motivates and inspire scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels. Effectively execute assigned curriculum, tied to specific grade level and content standards, in teams and individually to prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets aligned to rigorous college-ready standards. Use exit tickets, unit tests, interim exams, and other assessment data to determine differentiated re-teaching needed to advance all scholars towards demonstrating mastery. Collaborate with peers to ensure that all scholars receive the appropriate support. Promote an environment which respects and values students' ideas and ways of thinking. Establish, maintain and support standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with the current discipline for an orderly, productive learning environment. Use a variety of assessments to monitor and evaluate the learning progress of each student and to make instructional decisions.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) - Single Subject, Multiple Subjects, or Educational Specialist credential, or Single Subject Credential in World Language: English Language Development, or the same teaching credential from states that are members of the NASDTEC Interstate Reciprocity Agreements and have signed a reciprocity agreement with California.
3. English Learner (ELA/ELAS/CLAD/BCLAD equivalent), or California Teaching Credential - Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization, or equivalent from out-of-state.
4. Minimum of one year teaching as a credential English Language Development (ELD) teacher.
5. Minimum of one year experience in teaching underserved students.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Teaching Credential - Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) - Single Subject, Multiple Subjects, or Educational Specialist credential, or Single Subject Credential in World Language: English Language Development, or the same teaching credential from states that are members of the NASDTEC Interstate Reciprocity Agreements and have signed a reciprocity agreement with California. English Learner (ELA/ELAS/CLAD/BCLAD equivalent), or California Teaching Credential - Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization, or equivalent from out-of-state. (30-day Emergency Substitute Teaching Credential does not qualify)
• Copy of Degree/Transcripts
• Evidence of Teaching - Please provide evidence of teaching, such as lesson plans, evaluations, and/or curriculum.
• Misc./Additional - Please feel free to provide additional documents that may enhance qualifications. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Job location
La Jolla, CA