Leadership AVID Teacher - Bannon Creek School

Job Summary

The Middle School AVID Elective/Leadership Teacher is responsible for implementing the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) curriculum and fostering a college- and career-ready mindset among students while also leading student leadership initiatives that promote school culture, student voice, and community engagement.

This teacher supports students in developing organizational, academic, communication, and leadership skills necessary for success in middle school, high school, college, and beyond.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities: AVID Instruction & Student Support Teach the AVID elective course aligned with AVID methodologies and curriculum. Implement instructional strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR). Support students in developing note-taking, time management, goal-setting, and study skills.

Facilitate tutorials and collaborative learning activities. Monitor student academic progress, attendance, and engagement. Build strong relationships with students and families to support academic and social-emotional growth. Coordinate college and career exploration activities, including guest speakers, field trips, and awareness events.

Leadership Program Responsibilities Teach leadership principles, event planning, and student government processes. Advise student leadership groups, clubs, and associated student body activities. Coordinate school events such as assemblies, spirit weeks, dances, service projects, and recognition programs. Promote positive school culture, inclusion, and student engagement.

Support student-led initiatives that encourage school connectedness and community service. Program Coordination & Collaboration Serve as site AVID coordinator or collaborate closely with site/district AVID teams, as assigned. Attend AVID trainings, professional development, and required certification opportunities. Collaborate with counselors, administrators, teachers, and families to ensure student success.

Maintain required AVID documentation, student data, and program records. Assist with school-wide initiatives that align with college readiness, character education, and leadership development.

Qualifications

Valid teaching credential appropriate for middle school instruction. Experience teaching middle school students preferred. Knowledge of AVID strategies, WICOR instructional framework, and college/career readiness practices preferred. Experience advising student leadership, clubs, or extracurricular programs preferred.

Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to motivate and engage diverse learners. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Possession of a valid Single Subject credential preferred with English Learner Authorization issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

** To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and reference checks. Please note that we require three references, one of them must be a supervisor (current or past). Please attach required documents: Certificate Copy (Copy of BSR) Copy of Transcript (if applicable) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Recent Letters) Resume Comments and Other Information Why join Natomas Unified?

Competitive and growing salaries! *5.25% ongoing salary increases through the 2026-2027 school year *Year for Year Salary Credit *3% salary increase for Master’s Degree We care about your well-being! *NUSD offers excellent health & welfare benefits that include fully-funded options for the employee and their family. *Paid sick leave & other options for leave to use when needed, including 20 days of paid pregnancy disability leave *Access to our Employee Assistance Program We care about your growth and future!

*Public Retirement System *Paid professional development opportunities *Access to our Aspiring Leaders Program, designed to attract aspiring leaders who work as teachers in NUSD, to build leadership capacity, and to help connect them to programs that prepare them for administrative credentialed leadership positions in NUSD.

Natomas Unified School District is recruiting committed, collaborative, caring, and exemplary employees who are eager to provide an engaging and safe learning community for all students. Our Goals

• Maximize Academic Growth, Responsibility, and Achievement for Each Student.
• Cultivate the Social-Emotional Well-Being of Each Student.
• Create a Safe, Engaging Environment Where Students Connect to School.
• Engage Parents and Families to Support Student Success.
• Hire, Train, and Retain High Quality Staff. Important to know about NUSD:
• NUSD has been recognized as the 2nd most diverse school district in the nation.
• NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational, cultural, and civic activities.
• We utilize technology to provide instructional leadership, assess student performance, and communicate effectively.
• Family options and choices are being championed districtwide as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB), AP, AVID, and College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites.
• A Chromebook is provided for every student to use during daily instruction.
• Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students.
• Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional potential. We encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us at www.natomasunified.org and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, contractors, job applicants, and other persons with an employment relationship with the district a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee, and, to the extent required by law, interns, volunteers, contractors, job applicants, and other persons with an employment relationship with the district shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics which include, but may not be limited to, their actual or perceived race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic groups identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; religious creed; age; disability; medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; reproductive health decision-making; breastfeeding or related medical conditions; and parental, marital, and family status; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact the Coordinator III
• Human Resources at 916-561-5253, customerservice@natomasunified.org or 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School District’s uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.