Requirements / Qualifications
Please note that all applicants must meet the minimum requirements.

Bachelor's degree or higher
Valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential or Intern Eligible
Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 2 years, an EL authorization
Basic Skills Requirement or CBEST
Subject Matter Competency (Verified through credential or MSAT/NTE/CSET)
Valid Appropriate California Single Subject Teacher Credential
Please attach the following documents when submitting your on-line application:

• Copy of Transcript (All college level coursework)
• Credential Copy (Appropriate Credential)
• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Letters (One Supervisor) **Must be dated within the last year and signed.)
• Other (Subject Matter Competency (Verified through Credential or MSAT/NTE/CSET))
• Resume
• Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement/CBEST)

Comments and Other Information
Palmdale School District accepts all years of verifiable teaching experience.

Now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year applicant pool. Applications accepted online only.
Submitted applications may be reviewed before the job posting deadline.
Job posting may close before listed deadline.

Palmdale School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link:
Sexual Harassment Policy

For further information regarding Palmdale School District's nondiscrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information please click the following link:
Title IX Information

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