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• Temporary (2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) at Coachella Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline 10/16/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 10/6/2026 Contact Adianna Ortiz Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $65,655
• $136,033 Twelve years of credentialed experience accepted upon hire. Length of Work Year 10 Months
• 184 Days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer 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. Job Summary Job Summary Requirement for TK teachers (in addition to a multiple subject credential) 1.At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both 2.Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (comparability determined by the local employing agency) 3.Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications 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. CVUSD strives to educate students and to assist them in realizing their full potential as responsible, productive, contributing members of society by providing an educational environment in which students are challenged, excellence is expected and differences are valued. CVUSD consists of 22 schools (14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 continuation school, Adult Education) and has an average daily attendance of about 20,000 students. Requirement for TK teachers (in addition to a multiple subject credential) 1.At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both 2.Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (comparability determined by the local employing agency) 3.Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing

• To be considered for this position, ALL requested supporting documentation must be included with your application. This position may close at any time without prior notice
• Certification (CBEST, CSET) Copy of Transcript Credential Copy (Multiple Subject Credential) English Learner Authorization Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters of recommendation from supervisors signed and dated within one year) Resume Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• General Subjects Requirements / Qualifications 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. CVUSD strives to educate students and to assist them in realizing their full potential as responsible, productive, contributing members of society by providing an educational environment in which students are challenged, excellence is expected and differences are valued. CVUSD consists of 22 schools (14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 continuation school, Adult Education) and has an average daily attendance of about 20,000 students. Requirement for TK teachers (in addition to a multiple subject credential) 1.At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both 2.Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (comparability determined by the local employing agency) 3.Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing

• To be considered for this position, ALL requested supporting documentation must be included with your application. This position may close at any time without prior notice
• Certification (CBEST, CSET) Copy of Transcript Credential Copy (Multiple Subject Credential) English Learner Authorization Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters of recommendation from supervisors signed and dated within one year) Resume Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• General Subjects Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

(Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760)848-1091. The District's 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156. Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

(Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760)848-1091. The District's 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156. Links Related To This Job The Desert Sun

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