2026-2027 Middle School Mathematics Teacher - Applicant Pool - OPEN, PROMOTIONAL & TEMPORARY

Job summary

Plan and deliver mathematics instruction, assess students’ academic and social progress, maintain records, and communicate with families and staff. Manage a supportive classroom environment and participate in school supervision, curriculum development, professional activities, and community-school relations.

Job details

Job Summary To fill a vacancy for the 2026-2027 school year. Job Description / Essential Elements CLASSROOM TEACHER ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP Directly responsible to school principal or designee. Major Duties And Responsibilities Provide planned instruction in each subject assigned to teach. Follow course of study specified in state law and school district regulations. Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum growth for each student. Select and use appropriate materials available in the district for students and subjects assigned. Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and communicate with parents and staff on the individual pupil’s progress. Identify pupil needs and consult with other professional staff records, in assessing and helping pupils solve health, behavioral, and learning problems. Maintain basic student records as required. Attend and participate in faculty meetings. Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities. Maintain professional relationships with students, with colleagues, and between school and home. Responsibilities For Management Of Learning Environment And Control Establish a standard of classroom control that allows effective learning to take place. Promote a classroom environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control. Encourage an atmosphere that stimulates inquiry, self-expression, and individual growth. Responsibilities For Other Duties Share equally, insofar as possible, in the supervision of pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day. Share equally, insofar as possible, in faculty responsibilities during the working day. Share in the supervision and/or sponsorship of student activities in terms of teacher interests and school needs. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level. Perform business services as required. Participate in community-school relations. Requirements / Qualifications Must possess a valid California Single Subject Mathematics or Single Subject Foundational Mathematics Teaching Credential with CLAD or ELA. Qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing is also required. PLEASE NOTE** - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED). Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official) Credential Copy (Must show document number, expiration date, and authorizations. CTC screenshot accepted) English Learner Authorization (or CLAD) Letter of Introduction (Original Ink Signature Required (NO e-signatures accepted).) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters written within the last year with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted).) Resume Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable)) Comments And Other Information Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring administrators with details regarding interviews. Salary placement allows for up to fifteen (15) years of prior experience, provided the following conditions are met: The prior position was for at least 75% of the school year You were under contract during that time The school was WASC-accredited (or similarly accredited) You held a valid credential while employed at that institution Please note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice. The Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, medical condition or physical or mental disability.

What you’ll do

Plan and deliver mathematics instruction, assess students’ academic and social progress, maintain records, and communicate with families and staff. Manage a supportive classroom environment and participate in school supervision, curriculum development, professional activities, and community-school relations.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid California Single Subject Mathematics or Single Subject Foundational Mathematics Teaching Credential with CLAD or ELA authorization, and meet the qualifying basic skills requirement. Required application materials include transcripts, credential and English learner authorization documentation, a signed letter of introduction, two signed recommendation letters, a resume, and basic skills test results or acceptable transcripts.

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mathematics Instruction
• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Student Assessment
• Student Recordkeeping
• Parent Communication
• Student Support
• Curriculum Development
• Learning Environment Management
• Professional Collaboration
• Student Activity Supervision
• Community-School Relations

Job areas

• Education

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