Project Resource Teacher

Project Resource Teacher

San Diego Unified School District Various Locations - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID:5448118

Application Deadline:Dec 09, 2025 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted:Nov 21, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for educators who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

POSITION SPECIFICS:
• There are currently three (3) Project Resource Teacher openings assigned to support of the Early Childhood Special Education Department which is based out of 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. The incumbents will travel between school sites and District departments in support of the ECSE Department.
• Experience preferred, but not required;
• Implementing the Pyramid Model or other evidence-based early learning frameworks.
• Creating and implementing embedded learning opportunities in collaboration with all members of the classroom team.
• Experience with the Creative Curriculum or other play based, integrated full domain curriculum frameworks.
• Providing coaching, mentoring, or professional development to adult learners.
• Using observation and fidelity tools (e.g., TPOT, CLASS, Creative Curriculum Fidelity Tool).
• Strong communication, organization, and data collection skills.
• Ability to travel between multiple early learning school sites within the district.
• This application requires you torespond to position-specific questions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the Application Process - Letter of Introduction section.

Examples of Duties:

The Project Resource Teacher assigned to support the Early Childhood Special Education Department will:
• Provide individualized and group coaching to classroom teachers and instructional teams using Practice-Based Coaching aligned with the Pyramid Model, Inclusive Classroom Practices, and Curriculum frameworks.
• Conduct regular classroom observations using evidence-based tools (e.g., Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT), Inclusive Classroom Profile, and Curriculum Fidelity Tools) to assess program quality and guide targeted feedback.
• Coach and collaborate with teachers to implement a high-quality, inclusive, play-based, and intentional curriculum that fosters curiosity, problem-solving, and school readiness for all learners.
• Support teachers in promoting inclusion and equity through reflective coaching and collaborative problem-solving that prevent and reduce behaviors that challenge adults.
• Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs), site-based training, and district workshops focused on effective teaching strategies, developmentally appropriate practice, and social-emotional learning.
• Partner with site administrators, special education staff, and related service providers to align supports that promote inclusive practices and high-quality instruction.
• Collect and analyze observation and coaching data to inform program improvement and monitor progress toward identified outcomes.
• Maintain effective communication with school teams, families, and central office departments regarding coaching plans, progress, and outcomes.
• Participate in district-wide initiatives and a coaching community of practice to support fidelity of Pyramid Model implementation and continuous quality improvement.
• Travel between assigned school sites and district offices as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Qualified applicants must have a m inimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in early childhood education or early childhood special education settings, d emonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices, inclusive education, and strategies to support social-emotional development and e xperience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including general and special education staff.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid California Teaching Credential with authorization for Early Childhood or Special Education (e.g., Early Childhood Special Education, Multiple Subject, or equivalent) or Child Development Master Teacher Permit or higher.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items.Yourapplication will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sectionsof the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.
• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date.
• This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections.
• Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
• Paper applications are not accepted.
• Answer all application questions
• Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Assembly Bill 2534).As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.
• Contact information for three professional references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application.References should be from a current or previous supervisor. We will contact your professional references during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
• Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)Cover Letter
• To be considered for this position, you must respond to the following position-specific questions in your Letter of Introduction and attach it to your submitted online application.
• QUESTION 1:Describe your experience providing Practice-Based Coaching or similar forms of job-embedded professional learning to early childhood educators. How have you used observation and feedback to strengthen teacher–child interactions, classroom quality, or curriculum implementation?
• QUESTION 2:Describe how you have supported teachers in implementing a high-quality, inclusive, and play-based curriculum. How do you help educators balance child-initiated exploration with intentional, explicit teaching, clear schedules and routines, and embedded learning opportunities, to promote engagement, inclusion, and positive social–emotional outcomes?
• Credential
• Valid California Teaching Credential is required.
• A copy of your
• valid California Credential, or equivalent out-of-state credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application.
• Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at this
• Additional documents (optional)
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.

Examination Process

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please emailjobs@sandi.net .

For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico: (619) 725-7225,erico1@sandi.net/Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward: (619) 725-7225,award2@sandi.net/504 CoordinatorEri Nall: (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$59,491 to $125,917 Per Year
Job RequirementsCitizenship, residency or work visa requiredContact Information
• San Diego Unified School District Human Resources
• 4100 Normal Street
• San Diego, California 92103
• Phone: 619-725-8089
• Email:
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