ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
(TOSA)
PROMOTIONAL ONLY
- at Downey Unified School District Print Application Deadline 6/5/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/29/2026 Contact Aileen Gutierrez Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $71,943
- $147,267 Annually Add'l Salary Info Other stipends if applicable: Master's
- $817 / Doctorate
- $3,357 Length of Work Year 185 Days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches.
For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, "Our Kids Deserve the Best." This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support. Job Summary Job Summary The Elementary Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) provides site and district-level instructional leadership and support with a focus on ELA/Math standards, and innovative teaching strategies. This role helps build teacher capacity, improve student outcomes, and implement district initiatives across classrooms. The TOSA serves as a model of instructional excellence and a collaborator in professional learning communities. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid California Teaching Credential authorizing instructional service; multiple subject preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience
- Master's Degree desirable
- Bilingual Authorization and/or bilingual proficiency is highly desirable ALL applicants must apply at www.
EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position
NEED TO UPLOAD
a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews. Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year)) Resume Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid California Teaching Credential authorizing instructional service; multiple subject preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience
- Master's Degree desirable
- Bilingual Authorization and/or bilingual proficiency is highly desirable ALL applicants must apply at www.
EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position
NEED TO UPLOAD
a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews. Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year)) Resume Comments and Other Information It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. Comments and Other Information It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
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