2026-2027 High School Biology or Life Science Teacher Applicant Pool OPEN, PROMOTIONAL & TEMPORARY

2026-2027 High School Biology or Life Science Teacher Applicant PoolOPEN PROMOTIONAL & TEMPORARYTorrance Unified School District

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Application Deadline: 7/31/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted: 7/31/2026 Contact: HR Recruiter Number of Openings: Not Specified

Salary: $63,392 - $125,027 Annually Length of Work Year: 185 days Employment Type: Full Time

### About the Employer The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses.

Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948 and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas.

Mission Statement The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.

### Job Summary To establish a pool to meet staffing needs for 2026-2027 school year.

### Job Description Essential Elements

CLASSROOM TEACHER

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP Directly responsible to school principal or designee.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide planned instruction in each subject assigned to teach.
2. Follow course of study specified in state law and school district regulations.
3. Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum growth for each student.
4. Select and use appropriate materials available in the district for students and subjects assigned.
5. Evaluate pupils academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and communicate with parents and staff on the individual pupils progress.
6. Identify pupil needs and consult with other professional staff records in assessing and helping pupils solve health, behavioral, and learning problems.
7. Maintain basic student records as required.
8. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
9. Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
10. Maintain professional relationships with students, with colleagues, and between school and home.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND CONTROL

1. Establish a standard of classroom control that allows effective learning to take place.
2. Promote a classroom environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control.
3. Encourage an atmosphere that stimulates inquiry, self-expression, and individual growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OTHER DUTIES

1. Share equally insofar as possible in the supervision of pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
2. Share equally insofar as possible in faculty responsibilities during the working day.
3. Share in the supervision and/or sponsorship of student activities in terms of teacher interests and school needs.
4. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level.
5. Perform business services as required.
6. Participate in community-school relations.

### Requirements & Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California Single Subject Science (Biology or Life Science) Teaching Credential with CLAD or ELA.
• CBEST or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing is required.
• 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.
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation written within the last year. One should be from most current employer if possible.
• Resume.
• Test Results.
• Materials: Basic Skills Requirement (BA/MA transcripts acceptable).

### Comments and Other Information Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents or submit documents that dont meet posted requirements will not be contacted. Applications must be correct and complete at time of submission to be considered.

Selected applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff.

We give up to fifteen (15) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution per the collective bargaining agreement.

### Links Related To This Job

• Application Guide
• CalSTRS Links (Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.)
• CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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