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.50 FTE Music Teacher - Willits High School - 2026/27 School Year

Willits Unified
Willits, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026

.50 FTE Music Teacher - Willits High School - 2026/27 School Year at Willits Unified

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Application Deadline

7/31/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
3/18/2025
Contact
Amy Adams
(707) 459-5314 1102
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$57,887 - $114,866 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Initial placement is based on units earned above a B.A. and years of experience. Maximum of twenty-two years experience credit allowed. Salary Range $57,887-$114,866 as per the District Certificated Salary Schedule.
Length of Work Year
3.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year beginning August 2026, pending successful fingerprint clearance, and submission of a recent Tuberculosis test as required by the California Education Code.
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Willits Unified School District serves 1500 students in grades TK–12 from the City of Willits and surrounding areas. Committed to the small campus environment our district is composed of four traditional schools: Brookside Elementary (TK-2), Blosser Lane Elementary (3-5), Baechtel Grove Middle School (6-8), and Willits High School (9-12). In addition to our traditional schools our alternative programs offer students a variety of choices within our district’s governance: Sherwood Elementary (K-5) and Sanhedrin Alternative High School (9-12). We are located in scenic Mendocino County, in the small town of Willits, CA. Willits is about three hours north of San Francisco on the 101, and is the ideal central location from which to enjoy the exceptional beauty of Mendocino County. To the north are the majestic redwoods and the Eel River, to the south award-winning wineries, and to the west is the rugged Mendocino Coast. Willits – the “Gateway to the Redwoods” and the “Heart of Mendocino County”!

Job Summary

Job Summary

Teaching high school music, which may include band and music exploratory.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability and experience teaching high school music • Knowledge of California Standards for the Teaching Profession • Classes may include band and music exploratory LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Appropriate (Single Subject or equivalent) valid California Single Subject Music Credential • CLAD or BCLAD authorization or equivalent • Applicants who have not worked in a certificated position for a California public school district within the last 39 months must include a copy of their California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) verification card with their employment application.

APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: An online application; A signed and dated cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; Three (3) current (within the last year) letters of recommendation.

  • Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter - Letter of Introduction)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Current (within the last year) Letters of Recommendation)
  • Resume (Resume)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability and experience teaching high school music • Knowledge of California Standards for the Teaching Profession • Classes may include band and music exploratory LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Appropriate (Single Subject or equivalent) valid California Single Subject Music Credential • CLAD or BCLAD authorization or equivalent • Applicants who have not worked in a certificated position for a California public school district within the last 39 months must include a copy of their California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) verification card with their employment application.

APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: An online application; A signed and dated cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; Three (3) current (within the last year) letters of recommendation.

  • Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter - Letter of Introduction)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Current (within the last year) Letters of Recommendation)
  • Resume (Resume)

Comments and Other Information

BENEFITS Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 35 plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) to which both the employee and WUSD contribute. Employee may elect to be a member of the Willits Teachers Association Union. SPECIAL NOTES Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Comments and Other Information


BENEFITS Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 35 plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) to which both the employee and WUSD contribute. Employee may elect to be a member of the Willits Teachers Association Union. SPECIAL NOTES Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.
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Salary : $57,887 - $114,866

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