Teaching Position Open at Contra Costa's Mt. McKinley Court/Community School

News from the Contra Costa County Office of Education:

The Contra Costa County Office of Education is currently recruiting for a full-time multiple-subjects teacher at its Mt. McKinley Court and Community School, which is located inside the Martinez Juvenile Hall facility.

Applicants must possess a valid credential authorizing teaching more than one subject in a secondary setting, or meet the criteria and enroll in a university program, which grants a Multiple Subjects Intern Credential.

In addition, candidates are required to have appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners and provide evidence of compliance under No Child Left Behind.

Students at Mt. McKinley take grade-appropriate academic courses and work on their basic skills to complete appropriate courses or earn high school credits. It is a General Education Development (GED) Test Center and the test is administered to eligible students each month. The school is WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accredited. Lessons are designed to accommodate classrooms diverse in ability and learning styles. Technology is highly valued and all students have access to computers. This program also helps students develop pro-social behaviors and life skills.

All classes at Mt. McKinley School are part of a modified block schedule with 90-minute periods. Some students remain in one class for all subjects; others rotate through classes in which they see three teachers daily. The rotational classes include: language arts/social studies, mathematics/science, and health/physical education.

Interested candidates can review the details and apply by visiting the position’s Web page, listed on EdJoin. Resume and copies of credentials and transcripts are required with application.

For additional information about this teaching opportunity, contact Lynn Stevenson at lstevenson@cccoe.k12.ca.us or 925-942-3326.