What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designated Subjects Teacher Pool (Secondary Level) position at San Diego Unified School District?
Designated Subjects Teacher Pool (Secondary Level) at San Diego Unified School District
Application Deadline
12/18/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
619-725-8089
Number of Openings
Salary
$59,490.98 - $125,917.05 Annually
Length of Work Year
Employment Type
Job Summary
Job Summary
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. The Designated Subjects Teacher Pool (Secondary Level) is for assignments for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are currently in the 2025-2026 Designated Subjects Teacher Pool (Secondary Level), you must submit a completed application to be considered for a position in the 2026-2027 school year. OVERVIEW: 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. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: 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. POSITION SPECIFICS: The Designated Subjects Teacher Pool (Secondary Level) is for assignments for the 2026-2027 school year. The San Diego Unified School District accepts applications for the Designated Subjects Teachers at the secondary level on a continuous basis for regular full-time and part-time assignments. The Designated Subject Teacher Pool is for individuals who hold a designated subjects credential or who are eligible for a designated subjects credential and wish to teach a Career Technical Education course at a secondary school. Available subjects, also known as industry sectors, are: Arts, Media, and Entertainment Building and Construction Trades Business and Finance Education, Child Development, and Family Services Energy, Environment, and Utilities Engineering and Architecture Health Science and Medical Technology Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Information and Communication Technologies Manufacturing and Product Development Marketing, Sales, and Service
Requirements / Qualifications
Credential Requirements A valid teaching credential in a specific industry sector. Candidates eligible for a designated subjects credential may be considered. Please reference the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website for details (click here to view). If you have not applied for a California teaching credential, you must hold a Certificate of Clearance prior to applying for your credential. Visit the CCTC website for more information. Education A Bachelor's Degree with a major in the subject named on the credential. Experience Demonstrated knowledge, interest, and specialized experience in the field such as research and professional activities is desirable. Three years of experience working with pupils at the secondary level is desired.
Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions. Online employment application Cover Letter Resume Copy of a valid teaching credential. Contact information for three professional references must be listed under the 'References' 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 application. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference section. Contact information for all previous places of employment 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 with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.
Requirements / Qualifications
Credential Requirements A valid teaching credential in a specific industry sector. Candidates eligible for a designated subjects credential may be considered. Please reference the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website for details (click here to view). If you have not applied for a California teaching credential, you must hold a Certificate of Clearance prior to applying for your credential. Visit the CCTC website for more information. Education A Bachelor's Degree with a major in the subject named on the credential. Experience Demonstrated knowledge, interest, and specialized experience in the field such as research and professional activities is desirable. Three years of experience working with pupils at the secondary level is desired.
Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions. Online employment application Cover Letter Resume Copy of a valid teaching credential. Contact information for three professional references must be listed under the 'References' 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 application. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference section. Contact information for all previous places of employment 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 with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.
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Salary : $59,491 - $125,917