What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher - High School position at Coachella Valley Unified School District?
Art Teacher - High School at Coachella Valley Unified School District
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8/5/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
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Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
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Job Summary
The Secondary school teacher facilitates student success in academics and interpersonal skills through creating a flexible class environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth. The Secondary teacher addresses the needs of each student in accordance with each student’s ability through appropriate motivation to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge for future learning and life.
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The Coachella Valley is a valley in Southern California which extends for approximately 45 mi in Riverside County southeast from the San Bernardino Mountains to the northern shore of the Salton Sea. Coachella Valley Unified School District is located is located about 30 miles east of Palm Springs off Highway 86. The valley connects with the Greater Los Angeles area to the west via the San Gorgonio Pass, a major transportation corridor that includes I-10 and the Union Pacific Railroad.The valley is part of the 13th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, the Inland Empire metropolitan area. The famous desert resort cities of Palm Springs and Palm Desert lie in the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley is the second largest sub-region in the Inland Empire, after the Greater San Bernardino Area which may be due to the number of seasonal residents in the winter months which at peak times may surpass 100,000 with another 3.5 million annual conventioneers and tourists.
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- Certificate Copy (CBEST, CSET)
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- English Learner Authorization (ELA1 or CLAD)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters SIGNED and DATED within the last 12 months)
- Resume
- Single Subject Teaching Credential - Art (Valid CA)
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The Coachella Valley is a valley in Southern California which extends for approximately 45 mi in Riverside County southeast from the San Bernardino Mountains to the northern shore of the Salton Sea. Coachella Valley Unified School District is located is located about 30 miles east of Palm Springs off Highway 86. The valley connects with the Greater Los Angeles area to the west via the San Gorgonio Pass, a major transportation corridor that includes I-10 and the Union Pacific Railroad.The valley is part of the 13th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, the Inland Empire metropolitan area. The famous desert resort cities of Palm Springs and Palm Desert lie in the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley is the second largest sub-region in the Inland Empire, after the Greater San Bernardino Area which may be due to the number of seasonal residents in the winter months which at peak times may surpass 100,000 with another 3.5 million annual conventioneers and tourists.
Please see job description for more information
- Certificate Copy (CBEST, CSET)
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- English Learner Authorization (ELA1 or CLAD)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters SIGNED and DATED within the last 12 months)
- Resume
- Single Subject Teaching Credential - Art (Valid CA)
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- The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
- Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
- Coachella Valley Unified - Map-Location
- Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
- The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
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- CalSTRS Info for New Educators
Salary : $65,655 - $136,033